Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
Corn oil (for deep frying)
6 corn tortillas, halved
12 eggs
4 large green onions, sliced
2 jalapeños, very thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons corn oil
Fresh cilantro sprigs
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan to 375°F. Add tortilla halves and fry until golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and drain.
Step 2
Beat eggs, next 5 ingredients and half of cheese in bowl. Crumble in 4 tortilla halves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 5 minutes.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture and cook until just set, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Divide among plates. Sprinkle remaining cheese over eggs. Stand 2 tortilla halves in each serving and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
