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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 16 Slices

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.