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    Published: Sep 13, 2020 · Modified: May 9, 2024 by Rezel Kealoha · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Tortang Ginisang Upo at Giniling - Bahay Kubo Cooking Series

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    This Tortang Ginisang Upo at Giniling or in English Stir-fried Bottle Gourd with Vegan Grounds Frittata is a super quick meal to make during the weekday. With just a quick stir-fry of Upo and some vegan grounds with ginger and shallots, you can have a meal on the table in less than 30 minutes.

    What is Upo?

    And we are back to the Bahay Kubo Cooking Series with a vegetable called Upo.  Upo or Bottle Gourd.  Interestingly Upo and other gourds are technically a fruit.  Much like grapes and melons they are fruit that grows on a vine.

    Typically they are left on the vine to grow and harden to be used as vessels.  With Upo they are harvested young before the outer shell gets hard so it's easier to peel and chop.

    In the Philippines it's cooked either just stir fried with some pork or added to a soup called misuwa.  In this recipe we are going to stir-fry it with some vegan grounds and then set it with some eggs to make a frittata.

    How do you prepare Upo for cooking?

    To prepare the Upo for cooking first peel off the outer layer using a vegetable peeler.  Then cut it in half and scoop out the seeds.

    The inside of the Upo looks like this.  The seeds are attached to a spongy membrane.  It is edible, but some people don't like that texture and the seeds can be a bit distracting to eat.

    Now split the half lengthwise and then chop on the horizontal to make crescent like slices.

    What Ingredients Do You Need For Tortang Ginisang Upo at Giniling?

    Here is what you will need for Stir-fried Bottle Gourd with Vegan Grounds Fritata

    • 1 Upo Cut into Cresents
    • 1 Shallot Cut into Thin Slices
    • 2 Cloves of Garlic Minced
    • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1 Pound of Vegan Grounds pre cooked in some olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper
    • 5 Eggs

    What are the Steps to cook the Ginisang Upo Fritata?

    Pre-heat the oven to 350.

    Upo actually cooks very fast.  So just combine together the upo, garlic and shallots in a large fry pan that you can put in the oven.  Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and stir-fry for about 4 minutes on medium heat.

    It should look a little golden on the edges and the shallots a little wilted.

    Now add in the cooked veggie grounds in and mix well with the heat turned off.

    Scramble the eggs and season with salt and pour in the pan.

    Bake just until the eggs are set, about 10-12 minutes.

    How To Serve it

    To serve cut the frittata into wedges and eat with some rice with fresh tomatoes on the side.

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    Close up of Tortang Ginisang Upo at Giniling

    Tortang Ginisang Upo at Giniling – Bahay Kubo Cooking Series

    This Tortang Ginisang Upo at Giniling or in English Stir-fried Bottle Gourd with Vegan Grounds Frittata is a super quick meal to make during the weekday. With just a quick stir-fry of Upo and some vegan grounds with ginger and shallots, you can have a meal on the table in less than 30 minutes.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Filipino
    Servings: 16 Slices
    Author: Rezel Kealoha

    Ingredients

    • 1 Upo Cut into Cresents
    • 1 Shallot Cut into Thin Slices
    • 2 Cloves of Garlic Minced
    • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1 Pound of Vegan Grounds pre cooked in some olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper
    • 5 Eggs

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 350.
    • Upo actually cooks very fast. So just combine together the upo, garlic and shallots in a large fry pan that you can put in the oven. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and stir-fry for about 4 minutes on medium heat.
      Upo, garlic and shallots in a fry pan.
    • It should look a little golden on the edges and the shallots a little wilted.
      Ginisang Upo
    • Now add in the cooked veggie grounds in and mix well with the heat turned off.
      vegan grounds with upo
    • Scramble the eggs and season with salt and pour in the pan.
    • Bake just until the eggs are set, about 10-12 minutes.
      Close up of Tortang Ginisang Upo at Giniling
    • To serve cut the frittata into wedges and eat with some rice with fresh tomatoes on the side.
      Tortang Ginisang Upo at Giniling sliced on a plate.
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    Hi! I'm Rezel and I am here to guide you on how to use those Filipino ingredients you have in a fresh new way. As a fellow home cook, the focus is easy to make recipes with lots of Filipino flavor. You will find a mix of reimagined Filipino Recipes along side traditional recipes on our site.

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