Oct 04 2008
Mexican Style Matzah Brei Recipe
This quick, simple and delicious recipe for south of the border-style Matzah Brei (sometimes spelled Matzah Brie or Matzoh Brei) can be prepared in just a matter of minutes.
Ingredients:
- 7 squares of plain matzah, about 8 ounces
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
6 large eggs
1/3 cup of jalapeño nacho slices, drained
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground pepper to taste - Fresh salsa (pico del gallo) to be served on the side
Directions:
- Break the matzah into approximately 1-inch pieces.
Put the matzah pieces in a colander and run quickly under cold running water, tossing to dampen them but do not soak. Drain in a colander.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
When hot, sauté the matzah in the cooking oil until brown, but not burnt.
It should regain its crispness.
Set aside.
Add the butter to the same skillet.
Sauté the onions until lightly brown, abut 4 minutes.
Coarsely chop the nacho slices.
Wisk the eggs until smooth and add in the nacho slices
Add the egg mixture and matzah to the pan.
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Gently stir the ingredients continuously until all the eggs are cooked, about 5 minutes.
The mixture should no longer seem wet.
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Serve hot with salsa on the side.
This should serve 3 or 4 people as a brunch main dish.
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