Perico

Ingredients

1 small onion
1 tomato
½ green pepper
3 eggs
1 x 15ml spoon milk
Freshly ground black pepper
Spray oil

 

Equipment

Chopping board, vegetable knife, small bowl, fork, measuring spoon, small frying pan, mixing spoon.

Method

  1. Prepare the ingredients:
    - peel and chop the onion; 
    - chop the tomato;
    - deseed and chop the green pepper.
  2. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk with a fork.
  3. Add the milk and stir well.
  4. Season with black pepper.
  5. Spray the frying pan with oil and add the onion. Cook over a medium heat until they are soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the tomato and pepper. Cook until soft, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  7. Pour the egg and milk mixture into the pan. Cook gently, stirring lightly.
  8. Cook until the egg is firm.

Top tips:

  • Add ¼ x 5ml spoon chilli flakes for a spicy kick!
  • Add chopped coriander for extra colour and flavour.
  • Serve on a toasted English muffin, with traditional cornbread or in toasted tortilla cones (see recipe for method).

 

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Food skills:

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