venezuelan perico - scrambled eggs with onions and

Beautiful Shore Country, NB
Updated on Aug 1, 2014

Perico is a savory Venezuelan breakfast dish of scrambled eggs seasoned with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Recipe courtesy of Marian Blazes Posted here for play in Culinary Quest.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped fine
  • 1 - green pepper, chopped fine (optional)
  • 4 - 6 - eggs
  • 3 tablespoons cream
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make venezuelan perico - scrambled eggs with onions and

  • Step 1
    Whisk eggs together with cream. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Melt butter with oil in a large nonstick skillet.
  • Step 3
    Sautéed chopped onions over medium heat until translucent.
  • Step 4
    Add tomatoes and peppers and cook over medium heat until soft, 8-10 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Pour eggs into skillet and cook gently, stirring them lightly and flipping them as they cook.
  • Step 6
    Cook to desired doneness, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with arepas.

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