Perico
Perico is a vibrant Venezuelan scrambled egg dish made with fresh tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. It is a staple breakfast item, celebrated for its bright colors and fresh flavors that reflect the country's agricultural richness and communal meal traditions.
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Ingredients
- 4 large
- 2 medium, diced
- 1 small, finely chopped
- 1 small, diced
- 2 tablespoons
- to taste
- to taste
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Venezuelan
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Rooted in Venezuelan rural kitchens, Perico developed as a practical and flavorful way to incorporate fresh local vegetables into eggs, showcasing indigenous and Spanish colonial culinary influences.
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