Chilaquiles

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Ingredients

8 pieces	corn tortillas
1 cup	vegetable oil
2 cups	red or green salsa
1/2 cup	crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup	sour cream
1/4 cup	chopped fresh cilantro
1/2	onion, thinly sliced
2	eggs
—	salt to taste
—	pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Cut the corn tortillas into quarters or sixths, depending on your preference.
2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3 Fry the tortilla pieces in batches until they are golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
4. 4 Remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about a tablespoon.
5. 5 Add the salsa to the skillet and heat until it begins to simmer.
6. 6 Add the fried tortilla chips to the salsa, tossing gently to coat them evenly.
7. 7 Reduce the heat and let the chilaquiles simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the tortillas to soften slightly.
8. 8 In a separate pan, fry the eggs to your desired doneness (sunny-side-up is traditional).
9. 9 Season the chilaquiles with salt and pepper to taste.
10. 10 Serve the chilaquiles on plates, topped with fried eggs, crumbled queso fresco, sour cream, sliced onion, and chopped cilantro.