Migas Recipe

1. Prepare produce

Wash and finely dice the tomato and yellow onion. Seed and finely chop the jalapeño (leave some seeds if you want more heat). Chop the cilantro and set aside. Squeeze the lime to get 1 tablespoon of juice and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, crack the eggs and whisk lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper until combined but not frothy. Set aside.

3. If tortillas are not already stale, warm a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil, then add tortilla strips in a single layer. Toast, stirring occasionally, until crisp and lightly browned, about 4–6 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside. (Alternatively, bake at 350°F/175°C for 10–12 minutes until crisp.)

4. Roughly break toasted tortilla pieces with your hands into bite-size pieces if needed.

5. Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. When butter foams and oil shimmers, add the diced onion and jalapeño. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and edges begin to brown, about 4–5 minutes.

6. Stir in the diced tomato and cook 2–3 minutes until tomatoes soften but still hold shape. Sprinkle in the ground cumin and stir to combine, cooking 30 seconds to bloom the spice.

7. Add the toasted tortilla pieces back to the pan and toss to coat with the vegetables and fat, 1–2 minutes. This lets tortillas absorb some flavor and soften slightly.

8. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the whisked eggs evenly over the tortilla-vegetable mixture. Let sit undisturbed 20–30 seconds so edges begin to set, then gently stir with a spatula, cutting and folding the eggs through the tortilla pieces into large, soft curds. Continue cooking until eggs are mostly set but still slightly moist, about 1–2 minutes more.

9. Scatter the shredded queso over the eggs and remove the skillet from heat. Gently fold so the cheese melts into the eggs from residual heat, creating creamy pockets.

10. Taste and season with the remaining salt and black pepper as needed. Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice. If using, add hot sauce or salsa to taste.