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Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelette)

Tortang Talong is an iconic Filipino dish that is healthy and easy to make, even a novice cook can whip it up in no time! This is a great go-to dish for those who are on a budget but are looking for something substantial and satisfying.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Filipino

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces eggplant - long variety
  • 3-5 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 1 clove garlic - minced
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon flour
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Poke small holes in the eggplant and boil for 5 minutes or until cooked. Remove from water and let it cool down a bit before peeling the skins.
  2. Cut it into two, lengthwise (stem included). (No need to cut if using small eggplants).Flatten the eggplants using a fork making sure that it is still intact and attached to the stem.
  3. Saute garlic and onion in a tablespoon of oil until limp. Add the ground pork and season with salt and pepper. Let it cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until all pieces are cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Beat the eggs in a bowl then add the ground pork and flour to the beaten eggs.
  5. On a skillet or pan preferably non-stick), heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-low heat. Scoop 2-3 tablespoon of the mixture into the pan, spreading it into a circle enough to cover a piece of the eggplant. Lay the eggplant on top and arrange it that it spreads flat over the egg mixture. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom side is lightly browned. Carefully transfer it to a plate.
  6. Add some more oil to the pan if needed, then scoop another 2-3 tablespoon of the mixture and spread like before. Now lay the same eggplant on top of the mixture with the top-side facing down to sandwich the eggplant with the egg mixture. Cook until lightly browned.
  7. Repeat this with the rest of the eggplants.
  8. Serve while still warm with rice and ketchup as dip.

Notes

  • Make it vegetarian by just simply omitting the ground pork!

Nutrition Information

Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 205mg (68%) Sodium 95mg (4%) Potassium 264mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 238IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 205mg 68%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Potassium 264mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 238IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.