Crashed Fried Eggs and Potatoes
Huevos Estrellados is a popular egg dish that originated and is served at the world-renowned Casa Lucio restaurant in Old Madrid. Owner Lucio Blázquez, a charming and generous man, shared his recipe for this dish. Huevos Estrellados is a creative twist on two beloved Spanish dishes: fried eggs and fried potatoes. Lucio cuts up the egg after it's cooked and blends it with the potatoes, giving this traditional dish a new and exciting spin. Typically, Huevos Estrellados is the first dish served for dinner since it's a favorite among Spaniards, including the Spanish King.
Ingrediënten
MAKES 1 SERVING:
- 1 medium potato peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch fries
- Olive oil for frying
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
Instructies
- Deep-fry the potato in two stages.
- First, heat at least 1 inch of oil in a small skillet over low heat, or use a deep fryer set at 300°F.
- Add the potato slices and simmer until softened but not browned.
- Transfer them with a slotted spoon to paper towels and let them drain.
- Preheat the oven to 200°F.
- Heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat, or set the deep fryer to 350°F.
- Return the potatoes to the oil for a few seconds until they are crisped but not browned.
- Let them drain again.
- Season with salt, arrange them in a shallow individual earthenware casserole dish, and keep them warm in the oven.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until it reaches the smoking point.
- Break the eggs into the hot oil and cook very briefly until they are just set underneath.
- Instead of flipping, carefully roll them over with the aid of a pancake turner; they should not brown.
- Season with salt and place them over the potatoes.
- Cut up the eggs and potatoes so that the yolks blend with the potatoes, and serve hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Enjoy this delicious and creative spin on fried eggs and potatoes!
