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The basic version of huevos rancheros consists of Corn Tortillas fried lightly, and Fried Egg s with a TomatoChili Sauce . Refried Beans (''frijoles refritos''), slices of Avocado , fried Potatoes , and extra chili peppers are common accompaniments. Scrambled eggs can be used instead of fried eggs.

As the popularity of the dish has spread beyond Mexico, variations have inevitably cropped up. The American food writer, Clementine Paddleford , found a version in 1950s Texas that called for the eggs to be poached in a tomato- Bacon sauce, and served on Toast . More commonly, the variations involve Flour tortillas instead of corn; pure chili sauce (or Enchilada sauce) instead of tomato-chili; additions such as Cheese , Sausage , and Sour Cream ; and garnishes of fresh tomatoes and Lettuce . The use of pre-made Salsa and packaged tortillas makes huevos rancheros considerably less labor-intensive.


REFERENCES

  • Leonard, Jonathan Norton, (1968) ''Latin-American Cooking'', Time-Life Books

  • Ortiz, Elizabeth Lambert, (1967) ''The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking'', M. Evans and Co. ISBN 0-87131-333-2

  • Paddleford, Clementine, (1960) ''How America Eats'', Charles Scribner's Sons