Tortang Talong, Filipino Aubergine Omelette Recipe
This quick Filipino tortang talong recipe is packed with umami-rich smoky flavors and makes for a delicious vegetarian breakfast.
Ingredients
- 4 small Japanese long aubergines
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon vegan fish sauce optional
- salt to taste
- cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil to fry the tortang talong
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil to finish
Instructions
- On a gas hob* turn the flame high. Balance one or two of the 4 small Japanese long aubergines directly on top of the flame (you can use a metal grilling rack to make this easier) and cook until the skin is completely blackened and charred.** Leave it to cool.
- Place the aubergines on a chopping board. The skin should flake off easily and can be discarded. Once all the skin has been removed, run a fork gently down the aubergine, flattening the flesh while keeping it intact from the top.
- Whisk up the omelette mixture with 2 medium eggs, 2 cloves garlic (minced), ½ teaspoon vegan fish sauce, salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Preheat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan (cast iron or non-stick is best)
- Dip the aubergine into the egg mixture, and then carefully lower it into the pre-oiled hot pan. Cook one side until it's gorgeously crispy, then spoon over any excess egg mixture and carefully flip the tortang talong.
- Repeat with all the eggplant omelettes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon sesame oil over all the omelettes to finish, and serve with banana ketchup.
Notes
* For alternative cooking methods including using an air-fryer, oven, barbecue, or even boiling, please see the article section "How to cook tortang talong" above.
** Don't forget to start your fan, otherwise you risk the fire alarms going off due to the burning smell! Also, open your kitchen windows if the aroma bothers you.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 556mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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