Chaya con Huevo and Agua de Chaya

Discover the vibrant flavors of the Yucatán with Chaya con Huevo and Agua de Chaya, two simple yet nutritious staples of Mexican cuisine. Utilizing fresh chaya leaves, these recipes capture the essence of traditional Yucatecan cooking with minimal ingredients and robust flavors.

Ingredients

Chaya con Huevo:
🥬 1 large bunch fresh chaya leaves from "mi jardín"
🥚 2 organic eggs from "gallinitas ponedoras bonitas"
🫒 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil
🧂 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1 fresh habanero pepper (optional)

Agua de Chaya:
🥬 Remaining chaya leaves from the large bunch
💧 1 liter water
🍋 Lemon

Instructions

Chaya con Huevo:

1- Prepare the Chaya:

• Thoroughly wash and sanitize the chaya leaves using a colander.
• Remove the stems and finely chop the chaya leaves into small pieces.

2- Cook Chaya and Eggs:

• In a non-stick frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
• Add the chopped chaya leaves to the hot oil, sautéing them until they soften and their color deepens, about 3-4 minutes.

3- Add Eggs and Season:

• While the chaya is sautéing, beat the eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
• Pour the beaten eggs into the pan with the softened chaya, stirring continuously.
• Season with salt and continue scrambling the eggs with the chaya until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.

4- Optional Spicy Version:

• For a spicier dish, place a whole habanero pepper in the pan while cooking.

Agua de Chaya:

1- Blend Ingredients:

• Add the remaining chopped chaya leaves to a blender, followed by 1 liter of water.
• Blend until the chaya is fully pulverized and the mixture is uniform and green.

2- Strain and Serve:

• Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing the pulp to extract all the juice.
• Discard the pulp or save it for other culinary uses. Serve the vibrant Agua de Chaya chilled.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
Total Time: 15-17 minutes
Servings: Chaya con Huevo: Serves 2, Agua de Chaya: Yields approximately 4 servings
Equipment: Colander, wooden cutting board, kitchen knife, non-stick frying pan, wooden spatula, blender, fine-mesh sieve, plastic pitcher

Nutrition (per serving, approximate)
Chaya con Huevo: Calories: 180, Protein: 10g, Fats: 14g, Carbohydrates: 5g
Agua de Chaya: Very low in calories with negligible macronutrients

Cooking Tips

• Chaya is more nutritious than spinach, making it a powerhouse ingredient for these dishes.
• Adding onion to Chaya con Huevo can enhance flavor if desired.
• Remember, the habanero pepper is optional and should be used according to your heat preference.

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Chaya con Huevo and Agua de Chaya