Tortang Talong
Tortang Talong is a Filipino dish made of grilled eggplants and fluffy eggs. This Filipino-style omelet is easy to make with simple ingredients and in under 30 minutes. It's an economical yet satisfying meal that pairs well with steamed rice.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 eggplants
- 4 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste.
- 1/4 cup oil
Instructions
- 1
With a knife or fork, prick eggplant. Arrange eggplants in a single layer directly on a gas stovetop over high flame and roast, rotating occasionally with tongs, until slightly softened and skin is evenly charred.
- 2
Remove from heat and allow to cool to touch. Peel the skin and gently rinse under cold, running water to rid of stray skin. With the back of a fork, flatten the eggplants but leaving the stems intact.
- 3
In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil.
- 4
In a shallow bowl, combine eggs and salt and pepper to taste. Beat until foamy.
- 5
Holding by the stem, dip the eggplant in the beaten eggs and quickly slide into the pan. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat with remaining eggplants.