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Binagoongan Talong
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 400 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- canola oil
- 2 large eggplant, stems trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
- 1 small onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons shrimp paste
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 Thai chili pepper, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add eggplant and cook until lightly browned, turning as needed. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Eggplants soak up a lot of oil, you might need to add more oil during frying.
- In the skillet, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add pork and cook until lightly browned.
- Add shrimp paste and cook, stirring regularly, until it darkens and pork begins to render fat.
- Add tomatoes and continue to cook, mashing with back of spoon, until softened.
- Add vinegar and bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add water, sugar, and chili peppers.
- Lower heat, cover, and cook until pork is fork-tender.
- Add eggplant and continue to cook until liquid is reduced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot
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Notes
- Keep the cut eggplant in a bowl of water until ready to cook to prevent darkening.
- Allow the vinegar to boil uncovered and without stirring for a few minutes before adding the water to cook off the strong acid taste.
- Do NOT skip the sugar as it helps balance the overall flavor of the dish.
- If using sauteed shrimp paste that's already sweetened, do a taste test and adjust or omit the sugar.
Nutrition Information
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
749mg
(21%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
315IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 749mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.