Scrambled Eggs with Tortillas

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 200 gEggs
• 60 gMilk
• 120 gCorn tortillas
• 4 gSalt
• 80 gCheddar cheese
• 120 gSalsa
• 30 mlCooking oil

Equipment

stovetop, fork, lid, mixing bowl, skillet, spatula

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep ingredients

   Gather eggs, milk, corn tortillas, salt, cheddar cheese, salsa, and oil, then set out a mixing bowl, fork, skillet, spatula, and lid. · 2 min

   What to look for: uniform pale yellow mixture

2. 2
   Mix eggs

   Crack the eggs into the mixing bowl, add the milk, and season lightly with some of the salt. · 2 min

   What to look for: no visible streaks of egg white

3. 3
   Beat eggs

   Beat the egg and milk mixture with a fork until fully blended and slightly frothy. · 1 min

   What to look for: uniform pale yellow

4. 4
   Heat oil

   Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. · 2 min

   What to look for: oil shimmers

5. 5
   Season tortillas

   Add the corn tortilla triangles to the skillet and sprinkle lightly with some of the salt. · 2 min

   What to look for: tortillas coated in oil

6. 6
   Saute tortillas

   Saute the tortillas over medium heat, stirring gently, until lightly crisped. · 1 min

   What to look for: edges lightly golden

7. 7
   Add eggs

   Pour the beaten egg mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle with remaining salt if desired. · 5 min

   What to look for: eggs begin to set at edges

8. 8
   Scramble gently

   Gently fold the eggs and tortillas with a spatula every 30 seconds until the eggs are softly scrambled and set. · 2 min

   When it is done: Eggs should be fully set and reach a safe internal temperature of 71°C.

9. 9
   Stop heat

   Turn off the heat under the skillet to prevent overcooking. · 1 min

10. 10
    Melt cheese

    Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the eggs, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the cheese melt. · 2 min

    What to look for: cheese melted and glossy

11. 11
    Serve

    Spoon the scrambled eggs with tortillas onto plates and serve warm with salsa on the side. · 1 min