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Fried Eggplant (Crispy Fritters / Talong Okoy)
Crispy grated eggplant fritter with spicy vinegar dipping sauce
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1106 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 5 pieces Chinese eggplants
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 5 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups cooking oil
Dipping sauce ingredients:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ piece red onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion chopped
- 3 pieces Thai Chili pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Grate the eggplants and arrange in a bowl. Sprinkle 4 teaspoons of salt. Toss until the eggplants are evenly coated. Let it stay for 10 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water into the bowl. Wash the eggplants to get rid of the salt. Grab the eggplants with your hand and squeeze until the water drains completely. You can also put this in a cheesecloth and wring it until the water drains out.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl. Mix well and then set aside.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the eggplants, green onions, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix it well.
- Gradually add the flour and cornstarch mixture. Mix until all the ingredients are well blended.
- Heat 2 cups of oil in a small pan. Note: the oil must be deep enough for the mixture to float.
- Scoop around 3 tablespoons of the eggplant mixture into the pan with hot oil. Fry until both sides are brown and crispy. Drain the excess oil and arrange the eggplant fritters on a serving plate.
- Make the dipping sauce by combining vinegar, sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and soy sauce in a bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir until well blended. Add chili peppers, onion, garlic, and green onion. Serve with the eggplant fritters.
- Share and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1106kcal
(55%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
112g
(172%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
32g
Monounsaturated Fat
71g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
3232mg
(135%)
Potassium
138mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
103IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1106kcal | 55% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 112g | 172% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32g | 188% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 71g | 355% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3232mg | 135% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 103IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.