Huevos a la Diabla (Eggs Poached in Devil Sauce)
Eggs poached in a hot, smoky red chilli sauce with crumbled queso fresco, scooped up with warm corn tortillas.
Made with Corn tortillas from masa harina and Salsa a la diabla. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.38 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium heat. Soften the onion for 4 minutes.
4 min - 2
Pour in your ready made salsa a la diabla (see the base recipe) and 100 ml water. Simmer for 4 minutes until it bubbles and thickens slightly.
4 min - 3
Make 8 small hollows in the sauce with the back of a spoon and crack an egg into each.
- 4
Cover and cook on a low heat for 4 to 6 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are as runny as you like. Keep the eggs well cooked if serving to anyone vulnerable.
5 min - 5
Meanwhile, warm your corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan for 20 seconds a side.
- 6
Scatter over the queso fresco and coriander and serve with the warm tortillas and lime wedges.
Tips
- Use a wide pan so the eggs have room and cook evenly.
- The sauce should be loose enough to dip into but not watery, so simmer it before the eggs go in.
- Crumbled feta works if you cannot find queso fresco.
- Spoon a little sauce over the whites to help them set.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Cooked eggs in sauce do not reheat well. Keep leftover sauce in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Questions
Can I make it less spicy?
Yes. Add 150 ml of passata or a tin of chopped tomatoes to the sauce, or serve with soured cream.
Can I make it vegan?
Use soft scrambled tofu instead of the eggs and leave off the cheese. The sauce itself is vegan.
What can I serve it with?
Warm tortillas, refried beans, avocado or fried plantain are all common companions.
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GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.