Description
Discover how to make delicious Papadzules Pumpkinseed Eggs with this easy recipe. Learn the authentic flavors and techniques for a tasty meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cup (480 ml) s pumpkin seeds (280 grams)
- 4 cup (960 ml) s water (950 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) salt (15 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped onion (75 grams)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s vegetable oil (30 milliliters)
- 12 eggs
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup (240 ml) chopped tomatoes (150 grams)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro (15 grams)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) black pepper (1 gram)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cumin (1 gram)
Instructions
- Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.
- Transfer toasted pumpkin seeds to a blender.
- Add 3 cups of water to the blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the pumpkin seed mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl.
- Set the strained pumpkin seed sauce aside.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, black pepper, and cumin to the skillet.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the remaining 1 cup of water and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the sauce until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and remove from heat.
- In a separate pot, bring 1 tablespoon of salt and water to a boil.
- Carefully add the eggs to the boiling water.
- Boil the eggs for 8-10 minutes until hard-boiled.
- Remove the eggs, cool under cold water, and peel them.
- Cut the peeled eggs in half lengthwise.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet.
- Warm the corn tortillas in the skillet until pliable.
- Dip each tortilla in the pumpkin seed sauce to coat.
- Place a halved egg in each tortilla and roll up.
- Arrange the rolled tortillas on a serving platter.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the rolled tortillas.
- Garnish with sliced avocado.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Blend toasted pumpkin seeds with water in batches for a smoother sauce.
- Adjust seasoning of tomato sauce to taste with additional salt, pepper, or spices.
- Warm tortillas thoroughly to prevent tearing when rolling them up.
