Empalmes

Empalmes

Empalmes

Empalmes are a popular breakfast dish in Mexico. It consists of refried beans spread in between 2 crispy fried tortillas; topped with a sunny side up egg, piquin chili salsa, and chopped cilantro.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: breakfast, Eggs, Latin American, main course, Mexican
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil
  • 2 tortillas
  • 1/4 cup refried beans with chorizo
  • 1 large egg
  • piquin chili salsa

Garnish

  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Heat up vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Fry both of the tortillas for 2-3 minutes a side until crispy. Drain grease on paper towel.
    Mexican, main course, breakfast, eggs
  • Spread the beans on one side of a tortilla. Place the other tortilla on top.
    Mexican, main course, breakfast, eggs
  • Add a little more oil to the skillet. Fry an egg sunny side up.
    Mexican, main course, breakfast, eggs
Mexican, main course, breakfast, eggs
Top the tortilla with the fried egg. Drizzle the piquin chili salsa over. Garnish with chopped cilantro.