{"id":13422,"date":"2026-06-22T11:14:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T16:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/huevos-pericos\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:17:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T16:17:47","slug":"colombian-huevos-pericos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/en\/colombian-huevos-pericos\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombian Huevos Pericos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Huevos pericos are one of Colombia\u2019s most beloved traditional breakfasts. They are made by scrambling eggs with tomato and scallions, creating a soft, juicy, and flavorful dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are commonly served fresh with arepas, bread, farmer\u2019s cheese, hot chocolate, or coffee. In many Colombian homes, huevos pericos are part of everyday breakfasts and relaxed weekend meals.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Colombian Huevos Pericos<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tCocina:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tColombian\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tPorciones<\/span>: 4<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tCalor\u00edas<\/span>: 185<\/span> kcal<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 8 large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 120 g ripe tomato, finely chopped (1 large tomato)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 80 g scallions, finely chopped (2 stalks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 20 g butter (1 1\/2 tablespoons)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 g salt (1\/2 teaspoon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 g ground black pepper (1\/4 teaspoon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Prepare the eggs,<\/strong> crack the eggs into a bowl, add the salt and black pepper, and beat them with a fork until the yolks and whites are fully combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Cook the vegetables,<\/strong> melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the scallions. Cook for 2 minutes, until softened, then add the tomato and cook for 3 more minutes, until it releases and reduces some of its moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Cook the eggs,<\/strong> pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and stir slowly with a spatula. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the eggs are set but still soft and creamy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Serve immediately,<\/strong> remove the skillet from the heat and serve the huevos pericos hot so they keep their moist, tender texture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Chef\u2019s tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Cook the eggs over medium or low heat so they do not become dry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Use ripe but firm tomato to prevent excess liquid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Remove the eggs from the heat while they still look slightly moist; they will continue cooking from the residual heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Chop the scallions finely so they blend evenly into the eggs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Traditional variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Some Colombian households add a small amount of chopped cilantro at the end. You may also find huevos pericos with crumbled farmer\u2019s cheese or served with Colombian aj\u00ed, depending on local and family traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How to serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Serve huevos pericos with warm Colombian arepas, farmer\u2019s cheese, fresh bread, or a serving of calentado. Colombian coffee, hot chocolate, or fresh juice are traditional drink options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Recommended sides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Colombian arepas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Farmer\u2019s cheese or coste\u00f1o cheese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Fresh bread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Colombian calentado.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Hot chocolate or Colombian coffee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Food culture note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          The name \u201cpericos,\u201d meaning parrots, is popularly linked to the colorful appearance created by the yellow eggs, red tomato, and green scallions. It is a simple dish with a strong connection to everyday Colombian breakfast culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Huevos pericos are one of Colombia\u2019s most beloved traditional breakfasts. They are made by scrambling eggs with tomato and scallions, creating a soft, juicy, and flavorful dish. They are commonly served fresh with arepas, bread, farmer\u2019s cheese, hot chocolate, or coffee. In many Colombian homes, huevos pericos are part of everyday breakfasts and relaxed weekend […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":13424,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[161],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-colombian-recipes","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"\nColombian Huevos Pericos | Recetas123<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Make Colombian huevos pericos, creamy scrambled eggs with tomato and scallions, perfect for breakfast with warm arepas.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/en\/colombian-huevos-pericos\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" 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