Migas tacos in fresh corn tortillas
J. Kenji López-Alt · ♥ 3.1K likes · 111K views · 5 min video
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Ingredients
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Techniques
- maseca
- tortilla chips
Mix maseca and water into masa, knead until tacky but not sticky, and rest.
- 1 whole tomato
Dice a tomato, toss with a generous pinch or two of salt, and set aside to draw out water; drain before adding to the eggs.
- 1 tbsp masa
- salt
Press small tortillas from about a tablespoon of masa each in a tortilla press lined with a split ziplock bag, and cook them.
Pressing small tortillas
- rendered fat from carnitas
- onions
- scallions
- chilies
Fry onions, scallions and chilies in rendered carnitas fat (or lard or vegetable oil) over moderate heat.
- shredded cheese
Add shredded cheese, then the eggs and crunched tortilla chips; cook, folding, until the eggs are as soft or hard as wanted, with the chips keeping some texture.
Cooking the migas
- cilantro
- onions
- avocado salsa
- lime
Fill the tortillas and top with onions, cilantro, avocado salsa and lime.
Filling the tacos