VENEZUELAN SCRAMBLED EGGS - PERICO VENEZOLANO

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Posting for the Central/South American region of ZWT. A popular breakfast dish in Venezuela is perico, eggs scrambled with onions, tomatoes and peppers. It's colorful name means "parakeet" in Spanish, and it can be eaten with bread or stuffed into arepas. Found this on Whats4eats.com.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped (red, green or yellow)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
6 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high flame. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes to reduce the liquid somewhat.
  • Reduce heat to low, add the eggs, salt and pepper and cook, gently stirring the eggs occasionally to scramble them and just long enough to cook them through while keeping them soft.
  • Serve with bread or arepas and a slice of fresh cheese.

Chandar
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5 stars! This is now my go-to recipe for scrambled eggs.


Jorel Laurent
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I've never had Venezuelan scrambled eggs before, but they were so good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Ch Asim
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I'm always looking for new breakfast recipes and this one didn't disappoint. Definitely recommend.


BIG PAPA SMURF
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a hit.


Himsara Rawot
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I'm not a huge fan of scrambled eggs, but these were actually really good.


naseeb khan
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My picky eater actually ate these eggs! That's a win in my book.


Marvel George
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I made these eggs for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! My family loved them too.


Abdulla Alshaikh
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The flavor of these eggs was incredible! I will definitely be making them again.


Mansoor Jadoon
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These eggs were so good! I love the combination of tomatoes, onions, and peppers.


Cycyc Cycycg g
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Followed the recipe exactly and the eggs were perfect. Will definitely make again.


Joy Joseph
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This was my first time making Venezuelan scrambled eggs and they were amazing! I'll be adding this to my regular breakfast rotation.


Masud Molla
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Loved the simplicity of this recipe. The eggs were fluffy and flavorful.


Md Mohammad
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a little bit of olive oil instead of butter and it turned out great.


king yousef
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These Venezuelan scrambled eggs were a hit! The addition of tomatoes, onions, and peppers gave them so much flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


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