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PreparationWash 4 pieces of eggplant thoroughly under running water in a colander.
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Wash thoroughly to remove any dirt from the skin before roasting.
Ingredients:eggplant (4 piece)
Tools:colander
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Classic Filipino Tortang Talong Eggplant Omelette
groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 5 minsscheduleTotal: 15 minsoutdoor_grillPan-friedlocal_fire_departmentMild
Allergens:warningEggs
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8 Steps Total
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Active CookingwarningStay safe
Handle the hot wire rack and eggplants carefully over the open flame using tongs to avoid burns.
Place a wire grilling rack over the gas stove burner, put 4 pieces of eggplant on top over an open flame, and roast until the skin is completely charred black and the flesh is fully softened.
local_fire_departmentmedium high flame for about 8 to 10 minuteslightbulb
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Turn the eggplants frequently so they char evenly on all sides, otherwise the inside will remain raw and tough.
Ingredients:eggplant
Tools:wire racktongs
03
PreparationPeel the charred skin off the roasted 4 pieces of eggplant completely to reveal the tender flesh.
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Let the eggplants cool down before peeling, otherwise the trapped steam will burn your fingers.
Ingredients:eggplant
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PreparationwarningStay safe
Keep fingers curled inward when using the kitchen knife to avoid cuts.
Finely chop 1 piece of medium size onion, 1 piece of medium size tomato, 2 pieces of green chili, and 2 pieces of green onion on a cutting board.
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Chop the vegetables uniformly into small pieces so they blend evenly into the egg mixture.
Ingredients:Onion (1 piece)Tomato (1 piece)green chili pepper (2 piece)green onion (2 piece)
Tools:knifecutting board
05
PreparationCrack 4 pieces of egg into a bowl, beat thoroughly with a fork until smooth, pour into the bowl with the chopped vegetables, add 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper to taste, and mix everything well.
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Beat the eggs completely until yolks and whites are fully combined, otherwise the omelette texture will be uneven.
Ingredients:Egg (4 piece)Salt (1 tsp)crushed black pepper (1 tsp)
Tools:forkbowl
06
PreparationFlatten each roasted 4 pieces of eggplant gently with a spoon on a wooden board, then dip and soak each flattened eggplant thoroughly in the prepared egg and vegetable mixture.
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Press the eggplants gently without tearing the flesh apart so they hold together nicely when frying.
Ingredients:eggplant (4 piece)
Tools:spoon
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Active CookingwarningStay safe
Hot oil may splatter when pouring the liquid egg mixture into the pan; pour carefully and stand back slightly.
Pour 2 tbsp of cooking oil into a wok and heat it up, pour a portion of the egg mixture first, place the coated flattened eggplant on top, add more egg mixture on top of the eggplant, and fry each side until golden brown.
local_fire_departmentmedium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes per sidelightbulb
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Make sure the pan and oil are sufficiently hot before pouring the egg, otherwise the omelette will stick to the pan and break when flipped.
Ingredients:Cooking oil (2 tbsp)
Tools:spatulawok
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Active CookingArrange the cooked Tortang Talong neatly on a white serving plate and serve hot.
Tools:serving plate
groceryAll Ingredients
eggplant4 piece
Egg4 piece
Onion1 piece
Tomato1 piece
green chili pepper2 piece
green onion2 piece
Cooking oil2 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
crushed black pepper1 tsp
blenderAll Tools Needed
colanderwire racktongsknifecutting boardforkbowlspoonspatulawokserving plate
