Jersey Royal Potato, Egg and Chorizo Tacos with Salsa Verde

A delicious and satisfying breakfast taco recipe featuring the unique flavor of Jersey Royal potatoes, combined with scrambled eggs, spicy chorizo, and a tangy homemade salsa verde. Uses local Jersey ingredients for an authentic taste of the island.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

735

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£4.21

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Dessert

Cuisine:

Jersey•British•Mexican

Main Ingredient:

Eggs

Mood:

Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Small, scrubbed clean and diced into 1cm cubes)

£2.50

200gChorizo(Spicy chorizo, casings removed and crumbled)

£2.75

8Large Eggs(Free-range, ideally Jersey hens' eggs)

£2.50

2tbspJersey Milk(Full fat)

£0.10

1tbspJersey Butter

£0.20

8Corn Tortillas(Small street-style tortillas)

£2.00

Salsa Verde Ingredients:

250gTomatillos(Husked and washed. If unavailable use canned.)

£3.00

1Jalapeño Pepper(Seeded for less heat (optional))

£0.50

0.3White Onion(Roughly chopped)

£0.10

0.3cupFresh Coriander(Roughly chopped)

£0.50

1tbspLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.15

1cloveGarlic

£0.05

to tasteSalt

£0.01

to tasteBlack Pepper

£0.01

Optional Garnishes:

to tasteCrumbled Feta Cheese(Local Jersey Feta if available)

£1.00

to tasteFresh Chilli(Sliced)

£0.25

1Avocado(Sliced)

£1.20

Total Cost

£16.82

£4.21 per serving

The Method

1
**Prepare the Salsa Verde:** Place tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, coriander, garlic, and lime juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2
**Cook the Potatoes:** Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced Jersey Royal potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly browned, about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3
**Cook the Chorizo:** Add the crumbled chorizo to the skillet with the potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chorizo is cooked through and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
4
**Scramble the Eggs:** While the potatoes and chorizo are cooking, whisk together the eggs and Jersey milk in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
5
**Scramble the Eggs:** Melt the Jersey butter in a separate non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are set but still slightly moist. Avoid overcooking.
6
**Warm the Tortillas:** Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, or wrap them in foil and warm them in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-10 minutes, until pliable.
7
**Assemble the Tacos:** Fill each warm tortilla with a portion of the scrambled eggs, the Jersey Royal potato and chorizo mixture. Top with the salsa verde and any desired garnishes such as crumbled feta, sliced fresh chilli and sliced avocado.
8
**Serve Immediately:** Serve the tacos immediately while they are warm and the tortillas are pliable.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

735 kcal / 3075 kJ

Carbs

48g

18% of RDA

Fat

45g

64% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

850 mg

37% of RDA

Saturated Fat

18 g

90% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the potatoes while they are cooking.

Adjust the amount of jalapeño in the salsa verde to your preferred level of heat.

If you don't have tomatillos, you can use canned tomatillos. Drain them well before blending.

For a vegetarian option, omit the chorizo and add black beans or roasted vegetables to the potato mixture.

Cooking Equipment

Large skillet

Small saucepan

Baking sheet (optional)

Blender or food processor

Wine Pairings

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