½a red or white onion finely chopped – about ½ cup
½limejuiced
3smallish ripe tomatoesseeds removed and diced into a similar size as the onions
¼ - ½jalapeno or Serrano chilli finely chopped
salt & pepper
You will also need
160gmsaprox of a sharp hard cheese such as mature Cheddar, grated
4free-range eggs – fried to preference
4flour tortillas
1avocadopeeled and sliced into wedges.
Fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
Heat the olive in a small-medium pot and fry the onion until it starts to soften (about 5 minutes).
Add the tinned tomatoes, chipotle in adobo sauce, cumin and salt. Allow this to simmer gently for about 15 minutes over low heat.
While the salsa is simmering, make your pico de gallo by first placing the onion into a bowl, and then squeezing over the lime.
Then add the tomatoes, chilli and salt. Do not mix this and allow the onions to marinate for a few minutes in the juice from the lime and tomatoes. Stir this just before you serve.
Fry the eggs to your liking and keep them in the pan to remain warm.
Heat the flour tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds each or dry-fry them on each side in a non-stick pan until they are heated through.
To assemble spread the warm tomato salsa over the base of the 4 flour tortillas and sprinkle over the grated cheese. If you want to melt the cheese, you can pop it into the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Or put the tortilla on a skillet and pop it under a hot grill. Top with the fried egg, pico de gallo, sliced avocado and fresh coriander.
PS – any leftover salsa or pico is delicious served on your eggs and toast the next day or with corn chips as a dip