Guatemalan Desayuno Chapin
You can find desayuno chapin, or Guatemalan breakfast, just about anywhere in Guatemala for a good reason: it’s delicious! This popular morning meal features plantains, eggs, and more filling dishes that are sure to give you the energy you need to power through the day!
Tasty Team
September 22, 2022
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 1 cup neutral oil (240 mL), plus more as needed
- 2 ripe plantains
- 2 cups maseca (250 g)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 ½ cups warm water (360 mL), plus more as needed
- 15 oz refried black bean (425 g)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 large eggs
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Serving
- queso fresco, sliced
- crema guatemalteca
- guatemalan bread
- coffee
Nutrition Info
- Calories 824
- Fat 61g
- Carbs 59g
- Fiber 10g
- Sugar 20g
- Protein 14g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat until the temperature reaches 325°F (160°C).
- Peel the plantains, then cut into ½-inch-thick slices.
- Add the plantain slices to the hot oil and cook on each side until golden brown, 2–3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a medium bowl, combine the maseca and ¼ teaspoon of salt and mix thoroughly. Slowly add the warm water and knead until the maseca is soft and the water is fully incorporated, adding up to ½ cup more water as needed.
- Pinch off the desired amount of masa to make tortillas, then flatten into discs using a tortilla press or rolling pin.
- In a medium pan over medium-high heat, cook the tortillas until they begin to puff, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds, or until both sides are golden brown.
- Add the refried black beans and room temperature water to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until your desired consistency is reached.
- Scramble the eggs in a medium pan over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the eggs, plantains, and tortillas between serving plates. Serve with sliced queso fresco, crema, Guatemalan bread, and coffee.
- Enjoy!
