Migas Con Huevo Recipe
Migas Con Huevo
Mexican Tortilla and Egg Scramble
Submitted By: Taz
Ingredients:
2 Tbs Oil - can use canola, vegetable, corn, avocado, grape seed, sunflower, or safflower
6 Corn Tortillas (Tortillas de Maíz) - cut or torn into 1 inch pieces
½ Small White Onion (Cebolla Blanco) - diced
1 Clove Fresh Garlic (Ajo) - minced
1 Large Jalapeño* - seeded and small chopped
1 Large Roma Tomato (Tamate) - diced
6 Large Eggs (Huevos)
3 Tbs Whole Milk (Leche) - can substitute water if desired
¼ tsp Kosher Salt (Sal) + to taste
¼ tsp Fresh Ground Pepper (Polvo de Pimienta Negra) + to taste
OPTIONAL GARNISHES
Fresh Cilantro
- chopped
Avocado (Palta) - sliced
Red Onion (Cebolla Roja) - finely diced
A drizzle of Mexican Crema
Cheese of Choice - Queso Fresco, Oaxaca, Cotija, or Monterey Jack suggested
Salsa of Choice
Hot Sauce of Choice
Preparation:
- Heat oil in a medium/large skillet over medium heat until shimmering - Add the corn tortilla pieces and fry until just crisp (apx 2 minutes) - Using a slotted spoon, transfer to absorbent paper and set aside until needed
- Return skillet to heat - Increase heat to medium-high - Add the onion and jalapeño (or chile of choice) and sauté until soft (apx 2 minutes) – Add garlic and continue to sauté for an additional 2 minutes - Add tomato and continue to sauté for an additional minute
- Reduce heat to medium - Add the crispy tortillas back to the skillet and gently mix to combine - Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until slightly foamy - Add the eggs to the skillet and allow to sit undisturbed for 30 seconds – Gently stir to mix everything together – Allow to cook until eggs reach your desired level of ‘doneness’
- Remove from heat and transfer to serving dish(es) and serve immediately with garnishes of choice alongside beans of choice and Pan Dulce (Mexican Sweet Bread)
*
Can substitute Roasted Poblano chiles (Chile Poblano Asado) OR New Mexican/Hatch Chiles OR
Anaheim Peppers (both Chile Verde del Norte) OR Bell Pepper (Pimiento) for less (or nearly no)
spice heat (plus, a wonderful smokiness in the case of the roasted poblanos) if desired
