Huevos Motuleños (Yucatecan Eggs on Tortillas)
Crisp tortillas layered with black beans, fried eggs, ham, peas and warm tomato sauce, finished with crema.
Made with Salsa roja (cooked red salsa) and Lime crema (Mexican soured cream sauce) and Mexican black beans. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.44 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan. Fry each tortilla for 1 minute per side until crisp and golden, then drain on kitchen paper.
2 min - 2
Warm your ready made black beans (see the base recipe) in a small pan. Warm your ready made salsa roja (see the base recipe) with the peas in another and simmer for 3 minutes until the peas are hot.
3 min - 3
Heat the remaining oil and fry the eggs until the whites are set and the yolks still runny, about 3 minutes.
3 min - 4
Spread each tortilla with a layer of black beans. Top with an egg and the diced ham.
- 5
Spoon the warm salsa and peas over, add the cheese, and finish with a spoonful of your ready made lime crema (see the base recipe).
Tips
- Fry the tortillas just before assembling. They soften within minutes once sauced.
- Use a sharp, tangy tomato salsa; the ham and beans are rich.
- For vegetarian, leave out the ham and add extra peas or fried plantain.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten at once. The beans and salsa keep 3 days chilled; cook fresh eggs and tortillas.
Questions
Where does huevos motuleños come from?
It comes from Motul in Yucatan state, a dish traditionally topped with ham, peas and plantain. Variations are found across the region.
Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes. Skip the ham and add fried plantain or sliced avocado, which are both traditional additions.
What can I serve with it?
Fried plantains, a squeeze of lime and strong coffee make it a classic Yucatecan breakfast.
More made with salsa roja (cooked red salsa)
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