A popular breakfast meal in the Philippines is Ginisang Itlog, or Sautéed Eggs, which involves sautéing battered eggs with onions, garlic, and tomatoes. This delicious dish is commonly served with fried dried fish or paired with Tocino or Longaniza and steamed or fried rice, which is a staple on every Filipino’s breakfast table.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy Ginisang Itlog recipe, try Janis’s version:
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp. cooking oil
Cooking Procedure:
- Crack and beat 3-4 eggs, and set aside. Slice onions, mince and chop garlic and slice the red tomato.
- Heat up cooking oil on a pan. Sautee onions, garlic and tomatoes, add the scrambled eggs and stir to thoroughly combine ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper and continue to stir a few times until eggs and other ingredients are fully-cooked. Total time in cooking is estimated 10-15 minutes.
- Serve juicy, tasty Ginisang Itlog(Sautéed Eggs) hot, with fried, dried fish on the side, with steamed rice and a cup of coffee!
Tip: You can also serve Ginisang Itlog(Sautéed Eggs) with Tocino or Longaniza and steamed rice on the side.
