Matzo brei is a Jewish dish made from eggs scrambled with matzo that is traditionally served for breakfast. This version has a few Mexican twists.
Recipe information
Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Place matzo pieces in medium bowl. Cover with hot water; soak 15 seconds. Drain well in sieve. Add eggs to same bowl and whisk to blend. Mix in drained matzo and tomato, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chile. Sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Spoon half of chile and most of oil into mini processor. Add cilantro, green onions, lime juice, and oregano to processor; blend to coarse paste. Season salsa generously with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Place skillet with remaining oil and chile over medium-high heat. Add eggmatzo mixture and 2 tablespoons salsa. Stir gently until cooked to desired doneness. Spoon matzo brei onto plates. Top with dollops of salsa and serve.
Step 4
*Often called a pasilla; available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Latin markets.
