Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
There are different ways to cook your torta by adding ground meat or use leftover crab to your omelet. Filipino Ground Meat Torta Recipe : Ingredient : Left over crab (optional) 1/2 Kilo Ground Meat - Choice of chicken, turkey, pork or beef 1 - Medium Potato (wash, peel and cubes) 2 - Well beaten egg 1/2 - White onion (chopped) Black pepper (depend on your taste) Salt (depend on your taste) Cooking oil Step 1 : You will add the crab meat to the beaten egg; add the onion, season with black pepper and salt. Step 2 : You will pour a small amount of cooking oil on a frying pan Pour the ingredient Get an extra plate and remove the pan away from the stove Place the plate on top of the pan and slowly flip the pan. Place back the uncooked torta on the pan by placing the uncooked on the pan. It is just easier to flip it back to the pan by using a plate. Step 3 : Once cook transfer the torta on a new plate. It is ready to eat can combine with eati...