Eggs are one of the basic ingredients of divorced eggs.
Huevos divorciados, literally “divorced eggs,” is a Mexican breakfast dish consisting of eggs, sauces, and fried beans or chilaquiles. This meal can be modified to suit a number of different tastes, by substituting sauces or other ingredients, or by changing the way the eggs are cooked. Mexican food aficionados will likely appreciate this meal as an alternative to more traditional egg breakfast dishes.
The presentation of the dish gives it the name of divorced eggs. Instead of beating them into an omelette, or even touching the plate, the eggs come apart. Each egg is also covered in a different type of sauce, with a garnish placed between them. This Mexican breakfast can be served without garnishes; one drink, usually orange juice, is all that is needed.
The ingredients for Huevos Divorciados include two eggs, two different types of sauces, and fried beans or chilaquiles. Optional toppings include a soft breakfast tortilla, tortilla chips, and cheese. Eggs can be cooked sunny side up or easier.
Like many other Mexican dishes, the divorced eggs contain sauces. Red and green sauces are used in this dish. These sauces can be made from scratch or store bought sauces can be used. Salsa verde, or salsa verde, is usually mild, while red parsley is available in moderate, medium, and hot varieties. Customers who don’t like their food too spicy may choose a light or medium red sauce, while others may prefer the contrasting flavors of a mild green sauce and a hot red sauce.
The simplest side dish for divorced eggs is fried beans, which can be made at home or canned. If tortilla is used, it should be placed on the plate first. Hot beans can be placed in the middle of the tortilla or on an empty plate. Crispy tortillas placed on top of the beans add a different texture to the food and are pleasing to the eye.
Instead of refried beans, chilaquiles can be used. Chilaquiles are fried tortilla chips that are cooked in sauce until tender. The sauce can be red or green, depending on personal taste. The prepared chilaquiles are then placed in the center of the plate, instead of the fried beans. Crispy tortilla chips are not added in this version of divorced eggs.
After the beans or chilaquiles are in place, an egg should be placed on each side. Pour the prepared red parsley over the egg on one side and the green parsley over the other egg. Grated cheese can be added to the dish as a finishing touch, but it is not necessary.