Filipino Eggplant Omelet Tortang Talong
Transform humble eggplants into a crispy, golden, and savory masterpiece with this classic Tortang Talong! Grilled until smoky, dipped in fluffy beaten eggs, and pan-fried to perfection – this budget-friendly, veggie-packed dish is comfort food at its finest.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
🔥 Smoky & Crispy – Grilled eggplant adds deep, charred flavor
🥚 Egg-Crusted Goodness – Golden edges with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center
💰 Budget Hero – Cheap ingredients, big flavor
🌱 Nutritious & Wholesome – Packed with fiber and vitamins
Secrets to Perfect Tortang Talong:
✔️ Grill whole eggplants – Until skin blisters for maximum smokiness
✔️ Flatten gently – Creates more surface area for crispy edges
✔️ Medium heat frying – Ensures golden color without burning
How to Serve It Like a Pro:
🍅 With banana ketchup – The classic Filipino pairing
🥢 Dipped in spicy vinegar – For tangy heat
🍚 On a bed of warm rice – To soak up all the flavors
Pro Tip: Use Japanese eggplants – sweeter and less seedy!
Love Filipino tortas? Try Anchovy Omelet or Tortang Alamang next!
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Tortang Talong
Description
Tortang Talong is a dish made of grilled eggplants and a mixture of beaten eggs. It is easy to make and made with simple ingredients. This is a budget-friendly dish and is so nutritious. It is also best eaten with warm white rice.
Ingredients
Instructions
Grill the eggplant until slightly softened and the skin turns almost black.
Let the eggplant cool down, and then peel off the skin. Set aside.
In a bowl, crack eggs. Add minced onion, salt, pepper powder, and a pinch of seasoning granules to taste. Beat it well to combine.
Place the eggplant on a flat surface and flatten the eggplant using a fork, leaving the stems intact.
Dip the flattened eggplant into the beaten egg mixture.
In a pan, heat cooking oil and fry the eggplant that has been dipped in the beaten egg mixture. Fry both sides for about 3-5 minutes on medium heat.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve, share, and enjoy eating. It's best eaten with warm rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 324kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22.7g35%
- Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
- Sodium 569mg24%
- Potassium 1102mg32%
- Total Carbohydrate 28.5g10%
- Dietary Fiber 16.5g66%
- Sugars 14.5g
- Protein 6.8g14%
- Calcium 4 mg
- Iron 6 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
