Tortang Talong is a popular Filipino dish made with eggplant that is grilled, then dipped in an egg mixture and fried. It's simple to prepare and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2pieceeggplants (medium-sized, preferably the long variety)
- 3pieceeggs (large)
- 1/4cupminced onion (optional)
- 1/4cupminced tomatoes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil (for frying)
How to make Tortang Talong
Prepare the Eggplants
Start by roasting the eggplants. You can do this by placing them directly over a gas flame or on a hot grill. Turn occasionally until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft (about 10-15 minutes). If you don’t have these options, you can also place them under the broiler in your oven.
Once they are cooked, remove them from the heat and let them cool. Peel off the charred skin carefully.
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. If using, add the minced onion and tomatoes for additional flavor.
Assemble the Tortang Talong
Flatten the peeled eggplants gently with a fork or your hands. You can leave them whole or cut them in half lengthwise.
Dip each eggplant into the egg mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
Fry the Tortang Talong
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated eggplants in the pan.
Fry until golden brown on one side (about 3-5 minutes), then flip and fry the other side until golden and cooked through.
Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve
Tortang Talong can be served on its own or with steamed rice. You can also drizzle it with soy sauce or a side of ketchup for added flavor.
Tips & Tricks
You can customize your tortang talong by adding ground meat or other vegetables to the egg mixture, if desired.
Serve it hot for the best flavor!
