Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsPaisano CafeMotuleños Recipe

Motuleños Recipe

Inspired by Paisano Cafe
Time30m
Serves4

Yucatan Style Breakfast. Two fried Eggs over Black Beans on a fried Corn Tortilla, topped with Peas, Ham, Cotija Cheese, Spicy Habanero and Tomato Sauce, served with fried Plantains.

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Ingredients

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Motuleños Ingredients

Method

Motuleños Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Black Beans

    In a saucepan, heat the black beans over medium heat. Season with salt and keep warm.

  2. 2

    Fry the Tortillas

    In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry each corn tortilla until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Cook the Eggs

    In the same skillet, fry the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.

  4. 4

    Fry the Plantains

    Peel and slice the plantains. In the skillet, add more oil if necessary, and fry the plantains until golden and caramelized. Drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Motuleños

    On each tortilla, spread a layer of warm black beans, top with a fried egg, then sprinkle with peas and diced ham. Drizzle with habanero sauce and tomato sauce. Finish with crumbled Cotija cheese.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the assembled Motuleños with fried plantains on the side.

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