Tortang Minced Pork with String Beans

When we say “torta” it is usually cooked in a kind of patty omelet from beaten eggs and combined with other ingredients. “Torta” is a dish in the Philippines, normally served during breakfast.

I think every region in the Philippines has its own style of cooking torta. Some of them have it cooked with eggplant, some with dulong (silver fish), some have meat, and others mix it with vegetables.

My version of torta is to mix it with minced pork and string beans.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 kg minced pork
  • 4 eggs
  • 6 pcs of string beans (cut into small round pieces)
  • Tiny cube carrots (optional)
  • 1 bunch of spring onion chopped
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper
  • Cooking oil enough to fry

Cooking Procedures

  1. In a bowl, mix minced pork, eggs, string beans, carrots, corn starch, and spring onion. Mix thoroughly and season it with salt and pepper.
  2. In a frying pan, heat cooking oil. Scoop the mixture and make a kind of patty or a pancake shape. Adjust heat to low. Flip and fry until fully cooked. Do the same process.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure the heat is not high or else it will burn.
  • Cover it with the lid to make sure it is fully cooked.
  • Add chicken powder a little bit.
  • Soak string beans in salt water. Wash and drain properly.
  • Dip with other condiments you prefer.
  • Best served while still hot. Good for steamed rice or fried rice.

Tortang Minced Pork with String Beans

Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 1/4 kg minced pork
  • 4 pcs eggs
  • 6 pcs string beans (cut into small round pieces)
  • 2 pcs tiny cube carrots (optional)
  • 1 bunch spring onion chopped
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 tsp cooking oil enough to fry

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix minced pork, eggs, string beans, carrots, corn starch, and spring onion. Mix thoroughly and season it with salt and pepper.
  • In a frying pan, heat cooking oil. Scoop the mixture and make a kind of patty or a pancake shape. Adjust heat to low. Flip and fry until fully cooked. Repeat the same process.

Notes

  • Make sure the heat is not high or else it will burn.
  • Cover it with the lid to make sure it is fully cooked.
  • Add chicken powder a little bit.
  • Soak string beans in salt water. Wash and drain properly.
  • Dip with other condiments you prefer.
  • Best served while still hot. Good for steamed rice or fried rice.

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