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Mexican 15 min Easy
Migas
Scrambled eggs with crispy tortilla strips, tomato and onion.
Origin & Story
Migas is a much-loved Mexican breakfast for using up stale tortillas, tossing crisp strips into softly scrambled eggs with tomato and chilli.
Main Spices & Their Role
Chilli
Fresh jalapeno for gentle heat.
Cumin
Adds an earthy warmth.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 tortillas, cut in strips
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 onion
- 1 chilli
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt
- Coriander
Method
- 01
Fry the tortilla strips in oil until crisp; set most aside.
- 02
Soften onion, chilli and tomato with cumin.
- 03
Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble softly.
- 04
Fold in the crispy tortilla strips.
- 05
Garnish with coriander and serve.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
Already vegetarian for egg-eaters.
Vegan
Swap the eggs for crumbled firm tofu scrambled with a pinch of turmeric.