Papadzules
Mexican

Papadzules

Corn tortillas filled with hard-boiled eggs, bathed in a creamy pumpkin seed sauce, and kissed with a hint of habanero.

Medium1.5 hours

Where it comes from

Papadzules are a cherished Yucatecan dish, rooted in Mayan traditions, often prepared for special occasions throughout the peninsula.

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What goes into it

Proteins

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Herbs & Spices

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Sauces & Condiments

How it's made

  1. 1

    Toast pumpkin seeds on a comal until golden, then grind with a metate to a fine paste.

  2. 2

    Combine the paste with water and salt, cooking it to a smooth sauce.

  3. 3

    Fill corn tortillas with hard-boiled eggs, then roll them up.

  4. 4

    Pour the pumpkin seed sauce over the rolled tortillas.

  5. 5

    Garnish with tomato sauce and habanero for heat.

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