Huevos Motuleños

Huevos Motuleños is a beloved breakfast or brunch dish hailing from the vibrant culinary tradition of Yucatán, Mexico. This rich and flavorful recipe combines crispy tortillas with refried black beans, sunny-side-up eggs, and a robust tomato-habanero sauce, all crowned with savory ham, green peas, and a touch of cheese. Perfect for a family gathering or a soul-satisfying meal that transports you straight to the heart of Mexico.

Ingredients

🍅 1 kg ripe tomatoes Roma or Saladette
🧅 1 medium white onion
🧄 1 clove garlic
🌶️ 2 habanero chilies
🐖 175 g diced ham
🌿 1 cup frozen green peas 150-180 g
🧂 ¾ teaspoon salt
💧 ½ to ¾ cup water
🛢️ 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

🫘 Cooked black beans enough for several servings
🧅 ½ small onion
🧄 1 large garlic clove
🌿 3 sprigs of epazote plus optional extra for garnish
🛢️ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

🥚 2-3 eggs per person
🍌 1 plantain
🌽 Corn tortillas enough for 2-3 per person
🧀 Grated Edam or Añejo cheese
🧂 Salt for eggs
🛢️ Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1- Prepare the Motuleño Sauce:

• Roast tomatoes on a hot comal until charred. Let cool, peel, and finely chop them, reserving the juices.
• Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and make incisions in the habanero chilies.
• In a medium stainless steel Pro-II saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
• Sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic, sauté quickly.
• Add tomatoes and juices, season with salt, and add habaneros.
• Stir in diced ham and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add water and green peas, cook for another 10 minutes. Set aside.

2- Prepare the Refried Beans:

• Blend black beans with onion, garlic, and epazote in a Cuisinart blender until smooth.
• Sauté a finely chopped quarter of an onion in a small saucepan.
• Add blended beans, cook until thickened. Optionally, add chopped epazote.

3- Prepare Accompaniments:

• Slice plantain diagonally. Fry tortillas to create tostadas.
• Fry plantain slices until golden.

4- Fry the Eggs:

• Fry eggs in hot oil, season with salt, and baste until whites are set.

5- Assemble the Huevos Motuleños:

• Use refried beans to anchor tortillas on the plate. Spread more beans on top.
• Place a fried egg on each, top with an extra bean-covered tortilla if desired.
• Spoon sauce over, garnish with cheese, surround with plantains, and top with habanero.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 75 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Comal, Pro-II saucepan, Cuisinart blender, frying pan, serving plate
Nutritional Information per Serving (approximate):
Calories: 500
Proteins: 20g
Fats: 28g
Carbohydrates: 50g

Cooking Tips

• For maximal flavor, ensure tomatoes are well-charred.
• Control the heat when frying eggs and garlic.
• Customize heat levels with the number of habaneros.

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Huevos Motuleños