ColombianEasy · Hot
Huevos Pericos Tomato Scramble on Toast
Eggs scrambled gently with tomato, yellow onion, and chives until soft and barely set, spooned over white bread while everything is still warm. Pericos are Colombia's morning ritual — quick, savory, and honest, the kind of breakfast that asks nothing of you and gives everything back. The chives lift the whole thing with a mild sharpness that keeps it from feeling heavy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Method
Build the Hogao Base
1
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Add the diced tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the mixture becomes jammy and aromatic. This is your hogao — the soul of the scramble.
Scramble the Eggs
Toast and Serve
7
Toast the white bread slices until golden and crisp.
8
Spoon the Huevos Pericos generously over the toasts.
9
Finish with a shower of fresh cilantro on top. ¡Buen provecho!
B
Nutri-Score
Good balance
A–E · lower is better · score 0
Calories
342
per serving
Source of protein · 16gLow sugar · 7g
Protein
16g
Carbs
31g
Fat
18g
Sat. fat
9g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
7g
Sodium
891mg
High ProteinLow SugarBalanced MacrosLow SodiumDiabetes FriendlyWeight ManagementFiber ConsciousWhole Foods
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
B
Environmental impact
Low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.8
per serving
BCarbonAEU all-round· carbon sets the grade
Water
0.3m³
Land
22Pt
Runoff
0.07g P
Eggs drives 43% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
7
Umami
4
Sweet
5
Salty
3
Sour
2
Bitter
3
Spicy
Textures
CrispyTenderCreamySilky
Aromas
HerbalEarthySavoryCaramelized
Kitchen Equipment
Safety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Cook eggs to minimum internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Remove from heat when still slightly glossy — residual heat will continue cooking. Do not serve runny or undercooked eggs.
High Risk Population
Eggs must be fully cooked if serving pregnant women, young children, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals due to Salmonella risk.
Cross Contamination
Use separate utensils for raw eggs. Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw eggs before touching other surfaces, ingredients, or equipment.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover Huevos Pericos within 2 hours of cooking. Store eggs and bread components separately to maintain texture quality. Consume within 2-3 days when properly refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Allergen Warning
This dish contains eggs, milk (butter), and gluten (wheat bread). Inform guests of allergens before serving. Read labels on butter and bread for hidden allergen information.
Handling
Crack eggs into a separate bowl before adding to skillet to detect spoilage and prevent shell contamination. Discard any eggs with cracked shells or unusual odor before cooking.
Pro Tips
Technique
No rush the hogao, mija! Those tomatoes need their full 8-10 minutes to break down and get jammy — this is where all the flavor lives, the soul of the scramble.
Keep your heat at medium-low when scrambling the eggs and fold gently — we want them creamy and glossy, not dry and rubbery. Pull them off the heat the moment they look just set.
Flavor Boost
A little squeeze of fresh lime over the finished eggs? ¡Exacto! It brightens everything up, just like mi abuela taught me.
From the chef
Huevos pericos are Colombia's morning ritual — eggs cooked gently over a hogao of tomato, onion, garlic, and cumin until just set and still glossy. The trick is patience: let the tomato and onion cook down into a thick, jammy base before the eggs ever touch the pan, then fold them in slowly over low heat. Butter goes in at the end for richness. Spoon everything over toasted white bread while it is still warm and finish with fresh cilantro. Savory, earthy, ready in minutes. Buen provecho, and do not rush the hogao.
TagsColombianBreakfastEggsHogaoQuickEasy
AllergensEggsMilkWheatGluten
Source: generated · May 30, 2026