Season 11 - Breakfast / S11B11
Scrambled Eggs with Sofrito and Plantains
Story
In the early morning sun of Puerto Rico, the aroma of sizzling onions and garlic would drift through the windows before the roosters even had their say. That meant only one thing—Abuela was already in the kitchen. Don Luis remembers being a curious little boy, sitting on a wooden stool, legs too short to reach the floor, watching as Abuela danced between the stove and her mortar and pestle. Her secret weapon? Sofrito. That bright green, fragrant magic made every bite taste like home. For breakfast, she’d fry up sweet plantains until golden and caramelized, then whip up fluffy scrambled eggs seasoned with a spoonful of sofrito and just a pinch of love. Today, Don Luis shares that same recipe—with a twist of sunshine and sabor—for the next generation to enjoy 🌞👨🍳 Time & Details
Ingredients
- 4 eggs 🥚
- 2 tbsp sofrito (homemade or store-bought) 🟢
- 1 ripe plantain (yellow with black spots) 🍌
- 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 1 tbsp butter (preferably Kerrygold) 🧈
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Optional: 1 tbsp milk for fluffier eggs 🥛
Instructions
- 1Peel & Slice the Plantain 🍌
- 2Cut off the ends, make a slit along the peel, and remove it. Slice the plantain into diagonal pieces about ½ inch thick.
- 3Fry the Plantains 🔥
- 4In a non-stick pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the plantain slices and cook for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden and caramelized. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.
- 5Whisk the Eggs 🥄
- 6Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt, pepper, and milk (if using), and whisk until smooth and a bit frothy.
- 7Sofrito Magic ✨
- 8In the same pan, reduce the heat slightly. Add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the sofrito and let it sizzle for 30 seconds to awaken the flavors.
- 9Scramble Time 🍳
- 10Pour in the egg mixture and gently stir with a spatula. Move the eggs around slowly, scraping the bottom and folding over. Cook until just set—don’t overcook them!
- 11Serve with Love ❤️
- 12Plate the scrambled eggs and serve with the golden plantains on the side. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if you’d like.
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