Home / Dinner / Higaditos

Higaditos

A traditional Oaxacan specialty — Higaditos, the festive liver and egg stew that feeds entire fandangos and mayordomías across Oaxaca.

⏱ 25 minPrep time
🔥 90 minCook time
🍽 8Servings
🏷 DinnerCategory
☆☆☆☆☆No ratings yet
Oaxacan higaditos liver and egg stew

A traditional Oaxacan specialty — Higaditos, the festive liver and egg stew that feeds entire fandangos and mayordomías across Oaxaca. Chicken, livers and gizzards simmer in a saffron-tinted broth, then beaten eggs are poured into the boiling liquid to set into silky ribbons and a loose egg tortilla on top. Ladled into deep bowls with plenty of broth, it is soulful, nourishing, and always served with tortillas and a fiery salsa.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Simmer the chicken pieces and gizzards in salted water with the epazote until nearly tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken livers and cook 15 minutes more, until the livers are just cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, blend the tomatoes with the onion and garlic, then strain into the pot.
  4. Add the saffron and simmer the broth for 20 minutes, seasoning with salt.
  5. Bring the broth to a gentle boil and pour in the beaten eggs in a slow stream while stirring lightly — they will set into ribbons and a loose egg layer on the surface.
  6. Let set for 2 to 3 minutes, then ladle into deep bowls with plenty of broth. Serve with tortillas and pass the salsa at the table.

💡 Chef tips & storage

The eggs should barely set — do not stir them into a scramble; gentle ribbons are the goal. This is a big-batch fiesta dish, so double everything when cooking for a crowd.

Rate this recipe

☆☆☆☆☆No ratings yet
Sign in to rate this recipe.

Recipe details

Prep25 min
Cook90 min
Servings8
CategoryDinner
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

Hi, I'm Emily 🧡

Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →