Enfrijoladas Oaxaqueñas

Step into the heart of Oaxacan cuisine with these delicious enfrijoladas, a traditional dish featuring corn tortillas dipped in a rich, aromatic black bean sauce. Topped with crumbled cheese, sliced onions, and served with fried eggs, this dish captures the vibrant flavors and cultural heritage of Oaxaca using local ingredients like Hoja de Santa and chapulines. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a satisfying light meal.

Ingredients

🫘 500-750g cooked black beans, no specific brand
🥄 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil, no specific brand, red label
🧄 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
🧅 1 onion, half finely chopped, half sliced into rings
🥚 2 eggs per serving
🧀 150-200g white cheese, crumbled, likely queso fresco or queso Oaxaca
💧 1.5-2 cups water
🦗 Generous amount of chapulines, grasshoppers
🌶️ Reddish-brown salsa for accompaniment, type not specified
🌽 0.5 kg, approximately 10-12, small corn tortillas
🍃 A few leaves of Hoja de Santa, Mexican pepperleaf
🧂 Salt

Instructions

1- Prepare the Bean Sauce Base:

• In a blender, combine cooked black beans, Hoja de Santa leaves, and 1.5 to 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth.

2- Sauté Aromatics:

• Heat a clay pot on a wood-fired stove. Add 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
• Add chopped garlic and half of the chopped onion to the hot oil. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they turn a light brown color, cafecito.

3- Cook the Bean Sauce:

• Pour the blended bean mixture into the pot with sautéed aromatics. Stir well.
• Adjust the sauce consistency with additional water if necessary. Season with salt.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for 5-10 minutes. Keep warm.

4- Prepare Tortillas:

• Heat a frying pan with a tablespoon of oil. Briefly fry each tortilla on both sides until just softened. Place on a plate.

5- Fry Eggs:

• Add more oil if needed. Fry eggs sunny-side up, or to preference. Season with salt.

6- Assemble the Enfrijoladas:

• Dip each softened tortilla into the warm bean sauce, coat fully, and fold. Arrange on a serving plate.
• Top with crumbled cheese and sliced onion rings. Place fried eggs on the side.

7- Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish with chapulines and serve with a side of salsa.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: Serves about 4 people
Calories per Serving: Not specified
Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates per Serving: Not specified
Equipment: Wood-fired stove, traditional clay; Clay pot; Blender; Wooden cutting board; Kitchen knife; Wooden spatula; Frying pan, pink/red exterior, black interior; Slotted spatula and metal tongs for handling

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure bean sauce achieves a smooth, balanced consistency.
• Fry tortillas quickly to maintain pliability.
• Keep all ingredients warm for best results.

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Enfrijoladas Oaxaqueñas