Tortang Giniling (Ground Pork Omelet) recipe

Tortang Giniling (Ground Pork Omelet)

by @edlengy
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
30min

A Filipino dish made of ground pork and eggs, cooked into a savory omelet.

Ingredients

5 Servings
(1 serving = 3 omelets)
  • 1/2kg
    ground pork (lean)
  • 3piece
    medium-sized raw eggs (beaten)
  • 1piece
    medium-sized onion (minced)
  • 5clove
    garlic (minced)
  • 1piece
    medium-sized potato (diced, soaked in water)
  • 1piece
    medium-sized carrot (minced)
  • 1dash
    salt to taste
  • 1/4tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1/2cup
    cornstarch
  • 3tbsp
    cooking oil

How to make Tortang Giniling (Ground Pork Omelet)

  1. Heat pan and pour in 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.

  2. Sauté onion and garlic.

  3. Add the ground pork and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. Add ground black pepper and salt to taste.

  5. Turn off the heat and tilt the pan to one side to separate oil from the cooked ground pork. Remove oil.

  6. Transfer cooked ground pork to a large bowl. Let it cool.

  7. Add in beaten eggs and cornstarch in portions. Stir the mixture until the desired consistency is achieved.

  8. Heat a clean non-stick pan and add the remaining cooking oil.

  9. Scoop 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of the egg and pork mixture. Flatten the mixture to shape like patties.

  10. Cook each side for 3 minutes or until the eggs are cooked.

  11. Repeat the procedure with the remaining mixture.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the ground pork is well-cooked and cooled before mixing with the eggs.

  2. Use a non-stick pan to prevent the omelet from sticking.