Tortang Talong Recipe Without Grilling
This tortang talong recipe without grilling is a quick and easy Filipino breakfast dish that is simple, delicious, and satisfying! You can serve this with a warm steamed rice for a healthy meal in the morning!
Servings:
Calories: 313kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 egg scrambled (or Just Egg as a vegan substitute)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 medium tomato sliced or minced
- ¼ cup red onions minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or more for deep frying
Instructions
Cook the Eggplants:
- Boil the eggplants in a pot of water until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and peel off the skin. Set aside.
Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the scrambled egg, flour, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the tomatoes and minced onions to the egg mixture and mix well.
Flatten and Coat the Eggplants:
- Lay each peeled eggplant flat on a plate or cutting board and gently flatten it using a fork.
- Dip each flattened eggplant into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
Fry the Tortang Talong:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the coated eggplants until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Add more oil if needed for even cooking.
Serve:
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Serving: 1gCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 44mgPotassium: 1262mgFiber: 15gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 737IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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