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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.
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  • Spread the beans on one side of a tortilla. Place the other tortilla on top.
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  • Add a little more oil to the skillet. Fry an egg sunny side up.
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