Simple Eggplant Recipes Filipino Style

Eggplant Omelet (Tortang Talong) Omnivore's …

WEBApr 22, 2021 · In a tall-rimmed plate, combine the eggs, salt, and pepper. Beat the eggs until they’re fully mixed with the seasonings. Add the …

1. Option 1 - Cook the eggplant over a gas burner (Recommended): Cook the eggplants one at a time. Turn the gas stove to medium heat and place the eggplant over the flame using a pair of tongs. Let cook until the bottom side turns light brown, then rotate. Turn to medium-low heat if the eggplant starts to smoke too much. Cook until the eggplant turns tender throughout and most of the surface has turned dark brown, but not completely black.
2. Option 2 - Cook the eggplant in the oven: Heat the broiler to 450°F (230°C). Place the eggplants on an aluminum foil lined baking tray. Broil for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating once or twice, until the skin turns dark brown and the eggplant is softened throughout.
3. Once done cooking, place the eggplants onto a big plate and let cool for a few minutes until you can handle them by hand. Peel the skin by pulling it away in strips or scraping it off with a spoon (Do not remove the stem).
4. Place the peeled eggplant on a cutting board. Gently run the back of a fork from the stem to the base to flatten the flesh into an even oval piece. Be careful not to break apart or mash the eggplant too much.

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Tortang Talong (Filipino Eggplant Omelet) Live Eat Learn

WEBSep 12, 2023 · Let it sit for about 5 minutes to steam. This will help the skin come off easily. Step 3: Create the egg wash. In a large shallow dish, …

1. Broil: Set oven to broil. Score the outside skin of the eggplant all over to allow steam to escape during cooking. Place the eggplant on a baking sheet and set on an upper rack. Broil for about 15 minutes, or until the outside is blackened and eggplant is soft, turning the eggplant often to evenly cook.
2. Steam: Carefully transfer hot eggplant to a large ziploc baggie and seal shut. Let sit for about 5 minutes to steam (this will help the skin come off easily).
3. Prep: In a large shallow dish, whisk together egg, salt, and pepper until egg whites and yolk are well combined.
4. Squish: Remove eggplant from the bag and peel off the skin. Using a fork, gently flatten the eggplant so that it's about ¼ inch thick. Dip both sides of the eggplant in the egg.

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