Migas

10 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapenos or 1 serrano pepper, deseeded and finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 12 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 6 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 8 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 8 -10 soft corn tortillas, cut into strips and fried until crisp (or an equal amount unsalted tortilla chips)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 -4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • mild chili powder, to garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt half the butter in a pan.
  2. 2
    Add the garlic and chili and cook until softened but not browned.
  3. 3
    Add the cumin and cook for just 30 seconds then add the tomatoes and cook over a medium heat for an additional 3-4 minutes until the tomato juices have evaporated.
  4. 4
    Remove from the pan and set aside.
  5. 5
    Melt the remaining butter in a skillet over a low heat and pour in the beaten eggs.
  6. 6
    Cook, stirring, until eggs begin to set.
  7. 7
    Add the reserved chili tomato mixture, stirring gently to mix into the eggs.
  8. 8
    Carefully add the tortilla strips (or chips) and continue cooking, stirring once or twice, until the eggs are the consistency you wish.
  9. 9
    The tortillas should be pliable and chewy.
  10. 10
    Transfer to a serving plate and surround with the fresh cilantro and green onions.
  11. 11
    Garnish with a sprinkling of mild chili powder and serve.

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