mooruk (medicine) and Ranchero Eggs (recipes)

mooruk (medicine)

mooruk
<zoology> A species of cassowary (Casuarius Bennetti) found in new Britain, and noted for its agility in running and leaping. It is smaller and has stouter legs than the common cassowary. Its crest is biloted; the neck and breast are black; the back, rufous mixed with black; and the naked skin of the neck, blue.

Origin: Native name.

Source: Websters Dictionary

Ranchero Eggs (recipes)

Ranchero Eggs

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

2to 4 fresh serrano chilies*

1large clove garlic

1-1/2pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded

3/4cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1/3cup finely chopped white onion

1/4teaspoon salt

1/4teaspoon sugar

1/4teaspoon ground cumin

8corn tortillas (6-inch diameter)

8eggs

1/3cup dry cottage cheese or farmer' s cheese

1firm-ripe avocado, pitted, pared, sliced, and cilantro sprigs for garnish

Preparation:

1.Place chilies and garlic in blender; process until finely chopped. Add tomatoes; process until finely chopped, but not smooth.2.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion. Cook and stir 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in tomato mixture, salt, sugar and cumin. Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Keep warm.3.Preheat oven to 250°F. Line Baking sheet with paper towels. Heat remaining 3/4 cup oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Fry tortillas, 1 at a time, in oil 10 to 20 seconds until limp and blistered, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in oven on prepared Baking sheet.4.Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Fry eggs, 4 at a time, 2 to 3 minutes until whites are set.5.Arrange 2 tortillas on each plate; place 1 egg on each tortilla. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Garnish, if desired.

Note:

For milder flavor, seed some or all of the chilies.

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