Torta (Filipino Omelet)
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!
Total Steps
3
Ingredients
11
Tools Needed
5
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef, low fat (or Pork, Turkey, Bison, etc.)
- 1 Russet Potato, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 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
Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
In the same skillet over medium heat, ladle just enough mixture 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 desired.