5 from 2 votes
Perico
Perico is a popular South American styled scrambled eggs. It is a classical breakfast item that is popular both in Venezuela and Colombia.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
people
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
Venezuelan, Colombian
Ingredients
- 1 large tomato , peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 scallions , finely chopped
- ½ small green bell pepper , finely chopped
- ½ small red bell pepper , finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- salt
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the scallions and peppers over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Add the tomato and sauté again for 4 minutes, stirring regularly.
- In a bowl, mix the eggs very lightly with water.
- Add the eggs to the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir until the eggs are cooked.
- Serve immediately.
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