Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.5 cup

pepitas

toasted

2 tbsp

olive oil

0.5 cup

salsa verde

1.5 cups

canned tomatillos

1 cup

enchilada sauce

0.25 cup

corn meal

0.25 cup

lime juice

3 cups

cooked rice

left-over

2 unit

eggs

fried

2 tbsp

sour cream

dollop

Step 1
~3 min

Toast pepitas in a dry pan for about 1 minute until lightly browned and fragrant.

Step 2
~3 min

Add olive oil to the pan and heat over medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Add corn meal to the pan and saute for a few minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 4
~3 min

Pour in salsa, tomatillos, and enchilada sauce.

Step 5
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by about 1/3.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the cooked rice to the sauce and mix well to combine.

Step 7
~3 min

Reduce the heat to low and cook for a few minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the sauce.

Step 8
~3 min

Flip the rice to ensure even heating.

Step 9
~3 min

Create a small space in the rice to fry an egg.

Step 10
~3 min

Fry the egg to your desired doneness.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve the hot rice topped with the fried egg and a dollop of sour cream.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a sprinkle of cotija cheese for extra flavor.

Use freshly cooked rice for best results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Rice mixture can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of refried beans.

Serve with a warm tortilla.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Refried Beans
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Common breakfast dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Dia de los Muertos

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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