Belizean Fry Jacks with Beans and Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup warm water
• Neutral oil, for frying
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco
• 2 tbsp salsa roja
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Mix flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt and warm water into a soft dough. Rest it under a bowl for 10 minutes.
2. Warm black beans with olive oil, cumin and 2 tablespoons water, then lightly mash them with a fork.
3. Divide dough into four pieces, roll thin, cut a small slit in each center, and fry in hot oil until puffed and golden. Drain on a rack.
4. Cook eggs in a nonstick skillet to your preferred doneness; season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve fry jacks with beans, eggs, avocado, queso fresco, salsa and cilantro.

Allergen note: Contains gluten, egg and dairy. Use care when frying with hot oil.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.