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Medium 50 min~290 kcal 6/10
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Tortang Talong
A Filipino eggplant omelet made by charring whole eggplants, flattening them, dipping them in egg, and pan-frying until set.
Medium⏱️ 33 min📖 1 min readServes 4~275 kcal🇵🇭 Filipino🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 18 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 33 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the omelette
- 4 adet Eggplants
- 5 adet Eggs
- 1 adet Onion
General
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Tomato sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Char the eggplants over a stove flame or under the oven grill for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Peel them and flatten the eggplants with a fork without removing the stems.
- 3
Beat the eggs with salt and black pepper, and finely chop the onion.
- 4
Heat the oil in a pan and soften the onion for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 5
Dip each eggplant in egg, place it in the pan, and spoon some onion-egg mixture over it.
- 6
Cook the omelets for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
8 min08:00 - 7
Serve tortang talong hot with tomato sauce.
💡 Tip: After charring the eggplant, remove excess liquid; watery eggplant thins the eggs and makes the omelet fall apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve tortang talong with tomato rice and optional mild tomato sauce instead of banana ketchup.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~275
kcal calories
14
g protein
18
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 26%Fat 53%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tortang Talong make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tortang Talong take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 33 minutes in total.Is Tortang Talong difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tortang Talong have?
Approximately 275 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 18g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Tortang Talong contain?
This recipe contains Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tortang Talong belong to?
This recipe belongs to Filipino cuisine.How many ingredients does Tortang Talong need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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