Migas de Guerrero

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 200 gCorn tortillas
• 30 gExtra virgin olive oil
• 4 gSalt
• 6 gAdobo seasoning
• 240 gEggs
• 120 gCheddar cheese
• 80 gOnion
• 120 gTomatoes
• 30 gButter
• 1Jalapeno pepper (optional)
• 30 mlWater

Equipment

stovetop, box grater, chef knife, cutting board, lid, mixing bowl, skillet, tongs, whisk, wooden spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep ingredients

   Gather all ingredients and tools, then set out a skillet, bowl, chef knife, cutting board, and grater for cooking. · 2 min

   What to look for: even thin strips

2. 2
   Slice tortillas

   Cut the corn tortillas into thin, even strips so they cook and crisp uniformly. · 5 min

   What to look for: lightly coated with oil

3. 3
   Season tortillas

   Arrange the tortilla strips in a skillet, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt and adobo seasoning. · 2 min

   What to look for: light golden edges

4. 4
   Fry tortilla strips

   Pan-fry the seasoned tortilla strips over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they turn lightly crisp. · 6 min

   What to look for: lightly crisp and golden

5. 5
   Drain tortillas

   Transfer the fried tortilla strips to a paper towel to drain excess oil, then set them aside. · 2 min

   What to look for: fine shreds

6. 6
   Grate cheese

   Grate the cheddar cheese finely so it melts quickly when added to the eggs. · 2 min

   What to look for: small even dice

7. 7
   Chop vegetables

   Peel and finely dice the onion, then seed and dice the tomatoes and jalapeno. · 5 min

   What to look for: fully blended and frothy

8. 8
   Whisk eggs

   Crack the eggs into a bowl, add cold water, and whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy. · 2 min

   What to look for: uniform pale yellow

9. 9
   Melt butter

   Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and add the butter, letting it melt and coat the pan. · 2 min

   What to look for: butter fully melted

10. 10
    Saute vegetables

    Add the onion, tomatoes, and jalapeno to the melted butter and saute until softened and fragrant. · 5 min

    What to look for: soft and aromatic

11. 11
    Scramble eggs

    Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet, stir gently with the vegetables, and cook until the eggs are about halfway set. · 4 min

    When it is done: eggs thickening but still glossy

12. 12
    Finish and serve

    Sprinkle in the grated cheese and fried tortilla strips, scramble briefly, cover, remove from heat, and serve once the cheese melts. · 3 min

    When it is done: eggs fully set with no liquid egg visible