Turn nutritious squash into golden, kid-approved omelets with this clever Tiger Biscuit hack! Our Tortang Kalabasa combines the natural sweetness of squash with crispy edges for a fun, flavorful twist on classic Filipino torta – perfect for picky eaters and health-conscious foodies alike.
🎃 Sneaky Nutrition – Squash is packed with vitamin A & fiber (shhh!)
🐯 Tiger Biscuit Magic – Adds crunchy texture kids adore
👶 Kid-Approved – Looks fun, tastes mildly sweet (no veggie resistance!)
⏱️ 20-Minute Meal – Breakfast, lunch, or merienda solved
✔️ Grate squash finely – Ensures even cooking and no stringy bits
✔️ Medium-low heat – For golden crust without burning
✔️ Let batter rest 5 mins – Helps biscuits soften slightly
🍅 With banana ketchup – Filipino kid classic!
🥑 Top with avocado slices – For extra creaminess
🍞 Sandwich between pandesal – Ultimate portable snack
Love torta variations? Try these next:
🍆 Tortang Talong (smoky eggplant omelet)
🎣 Tortang Sardinas (budget-friendly fish version)
🌿 Tortang Okra (for fiber lovers)
Watch little faces light up when they ask for seconds! 😊
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Happy cooking! 👩🍳💛
Cooking Video Recipe: Kalabasa Torta Recipe
This omelet is made from a squash and tiger biscuit combination. Tortang kalabasa with tiger biscuit is very easy to make, and surely kids will love this squash recipe.
Peel off the skin of the squash and grate. Move the grated squash to a mixing bowl.
Add corn beef in the can. Season it with ground black pepper, salt, and paprika powder. Mix until well combined, then add the egg and mix again.
Grind tiger biscuit using a grinding machine or a blender, or crush it with your hands.
Add the crushed biscuits to the squash mixture and mix well. Add the chopped spring onion and mix again.
In a pan, pre-heat cooking oil for frying.
Make an omelet with 1/4 cup of the squash mixture and fry it over low to medium heat. Do the same until all are consumed and fried.
Use paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve. Enjoy and Share!
Servings 3
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.