The Classic Filipino Breakfast: Beef Tapa Flakes, Fried Rice, Egg Recipe
Wake up to the taste of home with our classic Filipino breakfast featuring Beef Tapa Flakes served with fragrant fried rice and a sunny-side-up egg! This hearty meal is a beloved favorite among Filipinos, combining savory tapa flakes with the comforting flavors of garlic fried rice and a perfectly cooked egg. Follow along for a simple yet satisfying breakfast that will start your day off right!
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Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of ready-to-eat Beef Tapa Flakes (approximately 250g)
- 2 cups of cooked rice (preferably day-old rice)
- 4 eggs
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil (coconut or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar (cane or coconut vinegar preferred)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced tomatoes and cucumbers for serving (optional)
- Vinegar dipping sauce (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Beef Tapa Flakes:
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant.
- Add the Beef Tapa Flakes to the skillet and cook until heated through.
- Cook the Fried Rice:
- In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir-fry until heated.
- Season with soy sauce and vinegar, and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fry the Eggs:
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of cooking oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Breakfast Plate:
- Divide the Beef Tapa Flakes, fried rice, and fried eggs among serving plates.
- Serve with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers on the side, if desired.
- Optionally, prepare a vinegar dipping sauce by combining vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and chili peppers.
- Enjoy!
- Dive into your delicious Filipino breakfast and savor the blend of flavors and textures. Mix and match each bite with the tapa flakes, fried rice, and egg for a truly satisfying meal that will fuel your day ahead.
