Huevos rotos
(Huevos estrellados, Broken Eggs, Ous estrellats)
The simple and inexpensive huevos rotos (lit. broken eggs, also known as huevos estrellados) is a Spanish dish that is a specialty of Madrid. It consists of eggs fried in olive oil, which are then placed over french fries. The dish is traditionally topped with chorizo pieces, seafood, or slices of Iberian ham.
The eggs should be cut so that the yolk drizzles down over the french fries, which are used to soak up the yolk. Although the dish is easily found throughout Madrid, its origins are quite murky, and nowadays, huevos rotos are also very popular in the Canary Islands, and Portugal also boasts its own version of the dish.
Recipe variations
Huevos Rotos
READY IN 30minThis is the classic, basic version of huevos rotos made with just fried eggs and French fries that's not topped with meat products such as chorizo or Serrano ham, although most people prefer to top the dish with additional ingredients.
Huevos Rotos with Chorizo or Serrano Ham
READY IN 30minThis version of huevos rotos is made with the addition of onions, and it's topped with chorizo or Serrano ham, just like in Spanish tapa bars.
Huevos Rotos with Chorizo, Ham, Green Peppers, and Garlic
READY IN 40minThis version of huevos rotos is made with the addition of garlic and green bell peppers. The dish is topped with both chorizo and Iberian or Serrano ham.
Huevos rotos Authentic recipe
This is the classic, basic version of huevos rotos made with just fried eggs and French fries that's not topped with meat products such as chorizo or Serrano ham, although most people prefer to top the dish with additional ingredients.
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