Leftover Vegetable Frittata (Jjaturi Tata)
Chef Kim Poong’s Recipe for ‘Jjaturi Tata’ Using Leftover Vegetables
Introducing Chef Kim Poong’s ‘Jjaturi Tata’ recipe, a fantastic way to use up those leftover vegetables in your fridge. With simple ingredients, it makes for a delightful meal or a savory snack.
Main Ingredients- 5 Eggs
- Generous amount of Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 Onion
- 1/4 Bell Pepper
- Small amount of Broccoli
- 2 strips Bacon
- 5 Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/4 bundle Enoki Mushrooms
- 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
- Small amount of Mozzarella Cheese
- Small amount of Olive Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash and prepare all the vegetables that will go into the frittata. Finely chop the onion and bell pepper. Separate the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and trim the base of the enoki mushrooms before roughly chopping them.
Step 2
Crack the 5 eggs into a large bowl. Add a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese. Parmesan cheese is quite salty on its own, but if you prefer a bit more salt, add a tiny pinch. Whisk everything together until well combined.
Step 3
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, then add the prepared vegetables. Start by sautéing the onion until translucent, then add the bell pepper, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and enoki mushrooms. Cook just until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes. Overcooking will make them mushy.
Step 4
Push the sautéed vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the whisked egg mixture over the other side. Once the eggs start to set around the edges, gently mix them with the vegetables. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on very low heat until the frittata is fully cooked through. It’s crucial to use very low heat to ensure the top cooks without burning the bottom. If you don’t have a lid, you can cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
Step 5
While the frittata is cooking, prepare the bacon. Place the bacon strips between two sheets of paper towel and microwave for about 1 minute. This method helps to remove excess grease from the bacon, making it extra crispy.
Step 6
Once the frittata is cooked, arrange the crispy microwaved bacon strips on top. For an extra cheesy finish, sprinkle a small amount of mozzarella cheese over the bacon and let it melt slightly from the residual heat.
Step 7
Carefully slide the finished frittata onto a serving plate. Enjoy your delicious homemade ‘Jjaturi Tata’ immediately while it’s warm!
