In a large skillet, add the butter or lard, water, chopped leeks, achiote paste, salt and garlic powder and cook until leeks have soften. over medium heat.
Add in the Mote and stir cooking for about 3-4 minutes or until the mote absorbs the water.
Add the eggs and to the Mote mixture, stir constantly with a spatula until eggs are well cooked and scrambled.
450gramscanned Mote1 lb canned mote (2 small cans)
45gramsbutter3 tbs or 30 grams Lard 2 tablespoons
250gramsEggs5 large eggs
2gramspowdered cumin1/2 teaspoon
100gramsleeks1/2 cup
4gramsGarlic Powder1 teaspoon
2gramsground achiote1/2 teaspoon
60mlWater4 tablespoons
Pinchof Salt
Instructions
In a large skillet, add the butter or lard, water, chopped leeks, achiote paste, salt and garlic powder and cook until leeks have soften. over medium heat.
Add in the Mote and stir cooking for about 3-4 minutes or until the mote absorbs the water.
Add the eggs and to the Mote mixture, stir constantly with a spatula until eggs are well cooked and scrambled.
Serve with fresh cheese and black coffee.
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very yummy!