the tomatillo scramble (sallye)

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8 Pinches
Austin, TX
Updated on Aug 2, 2015

Since I don't care for fried eggs, this is my alternate for Migas. It will certainly awaken your taste buds on a weekend morning. Enjoy.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 easily

Ingredients

  • 6 TO 8 medium tomatillos
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 1 or 2 medium hatch chile peppers (or jalapeno)
  • 4 to 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 dash lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 cup mexican blend shredded cheese

How To Make the tomatillo scramble (sallye)

  • Step 1
    Remove stiff husks from tomatillos and discard. Wash residue from tomatillos and place in food processor
  • Step 2
    Peel and quarter onion, add to food processor
  • Step 3
    Remove stems from cilantro and discard; add leaves only to food processor
  • Step 4
    Remove stems from chile peppers. cut in half and remove seeds and membranes. Add peppers to processor Note: If you like more "heat", leave the seeds and membranes intact.
  • Step 5
    Pulse food processor containing veggies until items are coarse chopped. Set aside.
  • Step 6
    Add butter to a heavy skillet (I use my cast iron) over medium heat. When butter begins to bubble, add veggies from food processor. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until veggies are soft. DO NOT BROWN.
  • Step 7
    Meanwhile, break eggs into mixing bowl, add dash of lime juice, salt and pepper and whisk until light and foamy. You can also add a tablespoon of water if desired, to "fluff" up eggs.
  • Step 8
    Turn heat down to medium low. Pour eggs over vegetables, and stir with wooden spoon to blend.
  • Step 9
    Continue to cook at medium low heat until eggs are set to suit your taste.
  • Step 10
    Plate immediately and sprinkle shredded cheese over each serving. You can also garnish with a sprig of cilantro and/or crumbled bacon pieces.
  • Step 11
    Best if served while still piping hot. PS If you want to be really decadent, you can use bacon drippings in place of the butter. LOL

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