Torta (Filipino Omelet)

Photo: Chris Alma Jose

Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef, low fat (or Pork, Turkey, 1 Russet Potato, diced

4 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 Onion, finely diced

1 can Diced Tomatoes, liquid drained

6 Large Eggs

1 Bunch Scallions, finely chopped

1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro (optional)

4 tablespoons vegetable Oil

4 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce

Salt & Pepper

Preparation

In a medium-heated large skillet, add a little oil and thoroughly cook the meat and potatoes along with soy sauce, garlic and onions. Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine cooled meat mixture with the eggs, tomatoes, cilantro and scallions. Season with salt & pepper and whisk until evenly incorporated.

In the same skillet in medium heat, ladle just enough to form a thin pancake-size patty, one batch at a time. Cook both sides, flipping over after 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to over brown the eggs. Transfer to a plate, cut in wedges (for bite-size servings) and garnish with cilantro leaves, if you want.

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Torta is the Filipino version of the omelet. It is similar to the Italian frittata, sans the cheese. And they are usually cooked as patties in a skillet, just like you would pancakes.

Torta is excellent served with rice, orzo, couscous, in a sandwich or simply snacked on by itself, dipped in a sauce. And you can dip it in almost any sauce you want… hot sauce, ketchup, thousand island dressing, hoisin, sweet chili, bbq sauce… anything, really!