Add Tortilla Chips To Scrambled Eggs For 20x The Flavor And Crunch

Scrambled eggs are the chameleon of foods, with a flavor that bends to whatever they're served with. Ordinarily, they're a hard-working serving of protein, but add heavy cream and a tiny dollop of caviar, and they're transformed into a borderline luxury food. They're also light and simple enough to sort out our stomachs when we're recovering from an illness. We know that a packet of soup can work wonders on scrambled eggs' taste, but tortilla chips? They bring flavor and a whole heap of texture to the table too, baby! We're talking migas, a Tex-Mex delight that combines scrambled eggs with the aforementioned carbs (which are often leftovers) and whatever other ingredients you choose to add.

The real core of migas, particularly the Mexican and Tex-Mex versions, are the tortilla chips. You can cut up fresh tortillas and fry them in a little oil (the more traditional migas way) or you can cheat a bit and rip open a bag of store-bought chips. Many recommend adding the crushed chips just as the eggs are beginning to set, though wait a little longer if you want the result to be really crunchy. As well as adding instant crunch to your eggs, they can easily boost the flavor by leaps and bounds. Some people don't stop at plain tortilla chips, either. Got any jalapeno cheddar potato chips to hand? They'll have much the same salty, crunchy impact. You could even give this unexpected snack a whirl after you've tried it in soup.

The origins of migas are thought to lie in Spain (though some say Portugal), where the word means "crumbs" and features stale bread rather than tortillas. It's regarded as a peasant dish, one that's undoubtedly delicious but a food for those at the lower end of the socio-economic scale, nonetheless. In Mexico, migas has a similar vibe and was often made by people who couldn't afford to let ingredients go to waste, so into the pan they went. 

Best of all, the scrambled eggs in migas, with their relatively neutral base, are a canvas upon which we can paint a world of flavors and textures. If you opted for store-bought flavored tortilla chips, they can take your eggs into all kinds of taste directions depending on the variety. Meanwhile, a dash of salsa is a great sub if you're short of fresh tomatoes and peppers for an homage to the traditional Mexican flavor. Chorizo that's fried so the edges are nearly carbonized is another great way to give a crunchy boost to a plate of scrambled eggs, not to mention all that meat protein. And although they're not traditional migas ingredients, fried rice and potatoes are also popular additions for texture and flavor. Before you toss in those tortilla chips — and any other tasty goodies — remember to cook your scrambled eggs this way for maximum nutritional value.