Spinach Frittata: A Special Egg Dish for a Hearty Morning
Spinach Frittata: A Special Egg Dish to Enjoy Between Meals and Bread
Introducing the frittata, an Italian-style omelet that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. This dish combines soft eggs with fresh spinach and chewy rice cakes, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal. I’ve added rice cakes to ensure it’s filling enough for a complete meal. It’s an ideal option for special occasions or busy mornings when you need a quick yet delicious meal.
Ingredients- 1/4 Onion, finely chopped
- A handful of fresh spinach, washed
- 5-6 Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Rice cake soup slices (tteokguk tteok) or tteokbokki tteok, soaked briefly in water
- 2 Fresh eggs
- 2 Tbsp Milk (for a creamier texture)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 Slice of cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your rice cakes. If they are hard, soak them in cold water for about 5 minutes to soften them, which makes them easier to cook. Drain the softened rice cakes well.
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little cooking oil. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent. Sautéing the onions well brings out their natural sweetness and enhances the dish’s flavor.
Step 3
Once the onion is translucent, add the washed spinach. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté the spinach very briefly, just until it wilts. Be careful not to overcook it, as it can become mushy.
Step 4
In a bowl, crack the 2 fresh eggs. Add 2 tablespoons of milk for a creamier consistency. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs thoroughly with a fork or whisk until well combined and no streaks remain. (Tip: For convenience, I like to mix the eggs directly in an oven-safe dish if I plan to bake it.)
Step 5
Add the drained rice cakes to the egg mixture. Stir gently to incorporate them into the eggs.
Step 6
Now, add the sautéed spinach and onion mixture to the egg and rice cake mixture. Stir everything together. (Tip: If using an oven-safe dish, lightly buttering the inside can help prevent sticking. You can also add the cooked ingredients to the dish first, then pour the egg mixture over them.)
Step 7
Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes and the slice of cheese on top of the frittata mixture. (Tip: For a sweeter taste, you can lightly sauté the cherry tomatoes before adding them.) Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes, or at 200°C (400°F) for less than 15 minutes, until the top is golden brown and set. Adjust baking time based on your oven’s performance.
Step 8
If you’re using regular garae-tteok (long cylindrical rice cakes) instead of tteokguk tteok, you can slice them into thin rounds and add them to the frittata along with the other ingredients for a delightful chewy texture.
