Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog (Sauteed Tomatoes with Egg)

Bahay Kubo Cooking Series | Healthy Filipino | Recipes by Rezel Kealoha - December 4th, 2020 Last modified on December 10th, 2020

Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog (sauteed tomatoes with egg) is a super simple two ingredient meal that gives you a healthy and hearty meal on the dinner table in no time.

Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog (sauteed tomatoes with egg) on a oval platter on a brown cutting board with a green background.

Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog (sauteed tomatoes with egg)

We are at the tail end of the Bahay Kubo Cooking Series!  Yay.  What I wanted to do is really highlight the Kamatis (Tomato) and the simplicity of everyday Filipino food.

Buch of Tomatoes on the Vine.

There is this huge misconception about Filipino food. Contrary to popular belief we don’t eat lumpia or lechon every day. That’s party food. Our every day food is super simple.

Like this dish made with just 2 ingredients Kamatis (Tomato) and Itlog (Egg) is what my Mom made for us when she came home from work after a long ass day. The tomatoes are sprinkled with salt to make them sweat and then cooked down until it looks a bit saucy. At the end scrabbled eggs are added to stretch the meal into something hearty. That was it. That was the dinner.  Let’s Make it.

What Ingredients Do You Need To Make Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog?

Really, all you need are these 2 ingredients and some salt and olive oil.

2 Eggs, 5 Tomatoes on the vine, some salt in a marble container with a small wooden spoon.

Kamatis (Tomato) – In a Filipino pantry we have use lots of Kamatis (tomato).  It has various uses from a key souring agent in soups or as the base of a sauce for a stew.  In this recipe it’s the star.  I used 5 in this recipe.

Itlog (Egg) – Eggs!  They will add some heft to the meal and helps stretch out the Tomato into a real meal or (Ulam)  In this recipe I only use 2, but you can use more and add more tomatoes as well.

Scrambled Eggs in a Bowl with a fork inside.

Let’s Make it!

To make Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog, start buy rough chopping the tomatoes into chunks.  Season it with some salt and put on medium heat.

Chopped Tomatoes with salt in a skillet.

After about 5 minutes the tomatoes will start to breakdown and become a little bit saucy.  Turn down the heat to low and cover for 5 minutes to further sweat out the tomatoes to release the juices.

Once the tomatoes have broken down add in the 2 eggs that have been scrambled.

Stewed Tomatoes with scrambled eggs in a skillet.

Stir in the eggs until cooked and fully incorporated into the tomatoes.  You will see that the eggs start breaking down and it becomes more of a tomato scramble than an egg scramble.

Transfer the Ginisang Kamatis on a plate and have with rice or even crackers.  I finished with a little truffle oil, but that is totally optional.

Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog on a platter, on a small cutting board with a bottle of oil on the side and crackers in a cup.

Ginisang Kamatis on a spoon on top of a cracker.

Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog on a platter on a small wooden cutting board with a spoon.

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Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog (Tomatoes sauteed with egg)

Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog (Sauteed Tomatoes with Egg)

Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog (sauteed tomatoes with egg) is a super simple two ingredient meal that gives you a healthy and hearty meal on the dinner table in no time.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 5 Tomatoes Chopped
  • 2 Eggs Scrambled
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Start buy rough chopping the tomatoes into chunks and place it in a pan with the olive oil.  Season it with some salt and put on medium heat.
  • After about 5 minutes the tomatoes will start to breakdown and become a little bit saucy.  Turn down the heat to low and cover for 5 minutes to further sweat out the tomatoes to release the juices.
  • Once the tomatoes have broken down add in the 2 eggs that have been scrambled.
  • Stir in the eggs until cooked and fully incorporated into the tomatoes.  You will see that the eggs start breaking down and it becomes more of a tomato scramble than an egg scramble.
  • Transfer the Ginisang Kamatis at Itlog on a plate and have with rice or even crackers.  I finished with a little truffle oil, but that is totally optional.
Did you enjoy making it? I would love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @rezelkealoha with the #rezelkealoha!
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