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Golden eggplant omelette on a white plate, served with a side of dipping sauce

Tortang Talong Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Tortang Talong, a classic Filipino eggplant omelet, combines smoky roasted eggplant with eggs and seasoned ground pork for a rich, savory dish. Enjoy this simple yet flavorful meal served with rice and your favorite dipping sauce.
6 Servings

Ingredients

For the Eggplant Base:

  • 4 small eggplants
  • 1 pinch of salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil divided

For the Pork Mixture:

  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

For the Egg Mixture:

  • 4 eggs divided

Instructions
 

Roast the Eggplants

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a knife, pierce 5-6 small holes around each eggplant to prevent bursting. Place the eggplants directly on the oven rack and roast for 40 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
  2. Once cooled, gently peel off the skin and flatten each eggplant using a fork to create a broad, teardrop shape. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor. Alternatively, the eggplants can be grilled over an open flame for a smokier taste.

Prepare the Pork Mixture

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground pork and cook for approximately 10 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked. Stir in the oyster sauce for added depth of flavor. Remove from heat and allow the pork mixture to cool slightly.

Prepare the Egg Mixture

  1. In a small bowl, beat 1 egg to be used for dipping the eggplants. In a separate bowl, beat the remaining 3 eggs and mix them with the cooked pork mixture until well combined.

Fry the Tortang Talong

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each flattened eggplant into the single beaten egg, ensuring full coverage. Carefully place the eggplant in the pan, then spoon approximately 1/4 of the pork-egg mixture over the top.
  2. Cook for 3 minutes until the bottom is set and golden. Drizzle a small amount of the remaining beaten egg over the top before gently flipping. Cook for another 1.5 minutes on the other side.
  3. Repeat this process with the remaining eggplants.

Serve and Enjoy

  1. Transfer the cooked Tortang Talong to a serving plate. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed white rice and a dipping sauce such as banana ketchup, soy sauce with calamansi, or spiced vinegar.

Notes

To make this Tortang Talong recipe gluten-free, replace the oyster sauce with a gluten-free alternative, such as tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos. Ensure that all seasonings and condiments used are certified gluten-free.
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