Sinabawang Itlog with Pechay

This Sinabawang Itlog with Pechay recipe is a budget friendly but still very Yummy and nourishing bowl that can be ready in under 15 minutes.

Sinabawang Itlog with Pechay is a comforting Filipino soup that’s made of beaten eggs and leafy greens, simmered in a savory aromatic broth made of garlic, onions, tomatoes, broth cube, and a sprinkle of seasonings. A perfect example on how simple ingredients can turn into a healthy delicious bowl that delivers satisfaction in every spoonful. 

Sinabawang Itlog with Pechay Ingredients

• Pechay – or Chinese Chard, make the dish livelier and adds fiber.
• Eggs – adds protein and keeps you fuller for longer.
• Garlic and Onion – aromatics to enhance the flavor and aroma.
• Tomatoes – adds a subtle tang, natural sweetness and sourness.
• Chicken broth cube – optional, for more flavor.
• Water – to help simmer everything together,
• Salt and Pepper – to taste
• Fish sauce – to taste
• Misua – as our choice of noodles, but you can also use rice noodles, egg noodles, or omit this and serve the soup with a side of rice.
• Oil – for frying

Sinabawang Itlog with Pechay Recipe

Ingredients :

• 2 bunches pechay ( chopped, with the leaves and stem seperated )
• 3 medium eggs
• 3 cloves garlic ( minced )
• 1 medium onion ( chopped )
• 2 medium tomatoes ( chopped )
• Chicken broth cube ( optional )
• 5 to 6 cups water
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fish sauce to taste
• 2 small misua
• Oil for frying

Steps :

1. First, beat the eggs. In a pan with a bit of oil, fry the eggs while scrambling it. Set aside.

2. In the same pan, add a bit of oil, saute garlic until aromatic. Add in onions and cook until softened. Cook in the tomatoes. 

3. Once the tomatoes are soft enough to crush. Mix in the pechay stalks, chicken broth cube, salt, and pepper. Pour in water and bring to a boil.

4. Give it a taste, add fish sauce to taste. Place in scrambled eggs and misua. Cook until the misua softens. Add in the pechay leaves, cook until the leaves have wilted.

5. Serve and Enjoy !

Questions: 

• How to keep pechay fresh ?

Rinse and remove any damaged parts like the wilted or leaved with big holes then make sure to dry thoroughly, setting it aside at room temperature to air dry for a few minutes or pat dry with a kitchen towel. Wrap in a kitchen towel, paper, or paper bag before covering with any plastic bag before storing it in the fridge.

Read more about this vegetable here: “ What is Pechay ?” 

• Additional Ingredients
  • Sinabawang Itlog with Pechay and Chicken – you can add more protein by adding chicken. While you can choose to cook chicken parts with the seasonings. For more convenience and quicker cooking time, use ground chicken, cook these together with the aromatics until these change in color, or you can also shred cooked chicken and add these in the end with the egg and misua.
  • Sinabawang Isda with Pechay Recipe – Another option would be to fry fish after cooking the egg, adding it back together at the end as well.

• How to store
  • Place in an airtight container or ceramic bowl with a lid ( or use cling wrap to cover ) Make sure these have cooled completely before storing. 
  • This can be kept in the fridge for a week or more, and in the freezer for almost a month. 
  • Thaw out if frozen for a few minutes to an hour before reheating in a microwave or pan with a bit of water to avoid the bottom from burning.
  • To know if this has gone bad, you’ll notice a sour smell, or molds on top.

Try our other Pechay Recipes :

Sinabawang Itlog with Pechay Recipe ( Tagalog )

Mga Sangkap :

• 2 bungkos ng pechay ( hiniwa and hiniwalay ang dahon sa tangkay )
• 3 itlog
• 3 butil ng bawang ( tinadtad )
• 1 sibuyas ( tinadtad )
• 2 kamatis ( hiniwa ng maliliit )
• Chicken broth cube ( opsyonal )
• 5 o 6 tasa ng tubig
• Asin panlasa
• Paminta panlasa
• Patis panlasa
• 2 maliit na misua
• Mantika pang prito

Paano Lutuin :

1. Una, haluin ang mga itlog. Sa kawali na may konting mantika, iprito ang mga itlog na pa-scramble. Itabi.
2. Sa parehong kawali, dagdagan ng konting mantika at lutuin ang mga bawang hanggang mabango. Haluan ng sibuyas at lutuin hanggang lumambot. Ihalo at lutuin ang mga kamatis.
3. Pag lumambot na ang mga kamatis. Haluan bg tangkay ng pechay, chicken broth cube, asin, at paminta. Ibuhos dito ang tubig at pakuluin.
4. Tikman, haluan ng patis. Ibalik dito ang linutong itlog at miswa. Lutuin hanggang lumambot ang misua. Haluan ng dahon ng pechay at lutuin hanggang lumamanta ang mga dahon.
5. Ihanda at I-enjoy !

If you’re looking for an affordable, quick, comforting dish to enjoy everyday or any day of the week. A budget friendly recipe that’s especially best to cozy up to during the rainy season. This Sinabawang Itlog with Pechay is a simple recipe, but still gives you a glimpse of Filipino flavors using humble ingredients you can easily find in the pantry or any regular grocery store.