Huevos Estrellados Food

HUEVOS ROTOS (BROKEN EGGS)

Steps:

• In a measuring cup, combine the olive oil, paprika, red-pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, a generous grind of pepper and 1 cup water. Put the potatoes in a large skillet and pour the olive oil mixture over them. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on high until the potatoes are fork-tender, 6 to 9 minutes.
• Uncover and turn the heat to low. If the potatoes are sticking or dry, add more olive oil. Arrange the potatoes in an even layer, cut side down if halved, then add the onion and garlic surrounding the potatoes. Cover and cook until the potatoes are golden-brown and the onions are softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Stir the potatoes (if they're sticking, add more oil). Make 4 nests in the potatoes and crack an egg into each. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, 4 to 6 minutes.
• To serve, break the yolks gently with a serving spoon, then scoop some potatoes and an egg onto plates or into shallow bowls. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and flaky salt.

HUEVOS ROTOS

Steps:

• For the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spread the potatoes and onions on a baking sheet and season with the smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon pepper and salt to taste. Drizzle with the oil and roast until the potatoes are tender and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for the eggs and ham, place a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and coat the bottom with the oil. Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Once the oil is hot, add the torn slices of jamón serrano to the pan and fry until crispy, about 30 seconds per side. Remove to the sieve and set aside. Turn the heat off the oil, sprinkle in the paprika and crack the eggs in, swirling the pan around to allow the oil to brush over the whites. Use a spoon to baste the eggs with the oil until the whites are fully cooked and the yolks are just barely set, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Divide the potatoes into two shallow serving bowls and top each with one of the eggs, a few slices of the crispy jamón and a drizzle of the paprika oil from the pan. Garnish with the parsley and crushed red pepper flakes and serve immediately.