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Ejotes Capeados

Cultural Context

Ejotes Capeados, or battered green beans, are a popular Mexican snack that showcases the country's love for fresh vegetables and crispy textures. Traditionally served as an appetizer or side dish, they are often enjoyed with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of salt. This dish reflects the culinary creativity found in Mexican kitchens, where simple ingredients are transformed into delicious bites. Today, Ejotes Capeados can be found in various forms across Mexico and have gained popularity in other regions as a tasty, crunchy treat.

MexicanMXside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
600 grams green beans
salt
tomatoes
onion
garlic
chicken bouillon
black pepper
4 dried chili peppers
oil
cilantro

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option.

1

Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them.

2

Boil the green beans in salted water for 20 minutes until tender.

3

Drain the green beans and set aside.

4

Boil the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and dried chili peppers together.

5

After boiling, blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chili peppers without adding water.

6

In a pan, heat a little oil and add the blended tomato mixture along with salt and chicken bouillon to taste.

7

Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

8

Prepare the green beans for coating by sprinkling a little flour on them to help the egg adhere.

9

Whisk the eggs until fluffy for coating the green beans.

10

Dip the green beans in the egg mixture and fry them in hot oil until golden brown.

11

Serve the fried green beans with the tomato sauce on top.

Cooking Techniques

batteringfrying

Equipment Needed

potpanblender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsgluten

Also Known As

Battered Green BeansEjotes Empanizados
Local Name: Ejotes Capeados

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