Vegetarian, Americas
Papadzules with eggs
Papadzules with eggs are corn tortillas rolled around hard boiled eggs, topped with a green pumpkin seed sauce and a spiced tomato sauce. This Yucatán recipe takes 45 minutes, has a medium difficulty level, and costs about €2.30 per person. The trick is dipping the tortillas in warm, not hot, green sauce so they stay soft without tearing.
We're heading to the Yucatán with papadzules, corn tortillas rolled around hard boiled eggs and covered in a pumpkin seed sauce.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cost per person
- €2.30
- Calories per person
- 700 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
- Season
- Summer, Fall
- The kids
- They generally like it
Papadzules play on a contrast you won't find anywhere else, the creamy mildness of toasted ground pumpkin seeds against the sharp kick of a chili spiked tomato sauce. The crushed hard boiled egg gives the filling some body, while the tortilla stays tender from soaking in warm sauce. It's a dish that surprises as much with its texture as with its flavor.
This is a dish for an unhurried weekend, when you have time to make both sauces and roll the tortillas one by one. Kids generally like the mellow green sauce and the simplicity of the egg, you can just keep the chili on the side for sensitive palates. Mon Chou walks you through each step so you don't get lost between the two sauces.
The ingredients
Bakery
- Corn tortillas 12
Dairy
- Eggs 8
Pantry
- Shelled pumpkin seeds 150 g
- Vegetable brothoften in the pantry 40 cl
- Espelette pepperoften in the pantry 1 tsp
- Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
- Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
- Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch
Fruits and vegetables
- Cilantro 1 bunch
- Tomatoes 500 g
- Onion 1
- Garlic 2 cloves
Allergens Eggs
The step by step recipe
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Hard boil the eggs, then peel and coarsely crush them. 10 min
Plunge them into cold water right after cooking, they peel much more easily.
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Toast the pumpkin seeds dry in a skillet until they puff up, then blend them with the cilantro and the broth. 5 min
Watch them closely, they pop and burn quickly.
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Cook the onion and garlic in the oil, add the tomatoes and chili, let it reduce, then blend into a tomato sauce. 15 min
Pass the sauce through a sieve if you like a smooth texture.
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Dip each tortilla in the warm green sauce, fill it with egg, and roll it up.
Work one tortilla at a time so they don't tear.
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Arrange the rolls on plates, top with green sauce, then with tomato sauce.
The red and green sauces echo the colors of the Mexican flag.
Our tips to get it right
- Crush the hard boiled eggs coarsely, not into a paste, so each roll keeps a bit of texture.
- Make both sauces ahead and keep them warm separately, assembly then takes just a few minutes.
- Taste the tomato sauce before serving and adjust the chili, its heat varies a lot from one batch to another.
The variations
- Swap the pumpkin seeds for shelled sunflower seeds if you can't find them, the result stays close to the original.
- For a spicier version, add a finely chopped fresh chili to the tomato sauce along with the ground chili.
- To save time, make the tomato sauce the day before, leaving just the green sauce and the assembly for the day of.
What to serve it with
- Plain white rice
- Sliced avocado
- Cold lime water
Storage
Both sauces keep 2 to 3 days in the fridge in separate sealed containers. They freeze well for up to 2 months, thaw in the fridge then reheat gently in a saucepan. Assemble the tortillas just before serving, they don't keep once rolled.
Questions about this dish
Can you make papadzules ahead of time?
You can make both sauces the day before and keep them in the fridge. Warm the green sauce gently before dipping the tortillas, assembly always happens right before serving.
What can replace pumpkin seeds?
Shelled sunflower seeds work well if you don't have pumpkin seeds on hand. The flavor shifts slightly but the sauce keeps its creamy texture.
Do papadzules freeze well?
The sauces freeze very well for up to 2 months in airtight containers. The rolled tortillas don't freeze though, they should always be assembled right before serving.
How do you make this dish kid friendly?
Serve the green sauce without chili and keep the ground chili only in the tomato sauce, offered separately in a small bowl. Kids generally enjoy the hard boiled egg and the soft texture of the tortillas.
How long does it take to make papadzules with eggs?
Count 45 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “medium”.
How many calories are in papadzules with eggs?
About 700 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.
How much does papadzules with eggs cost?
About €2.30 per serving, or €9.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.
What allergens does this recipe contain?
This recipe contains eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.
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