# Tortang Talong

A traditional Filipino eggplant omelette, also known as Tortang Talong, featuring a roasted, peeled eggplant coated in a spiced egg mixture and fried.

- Servings: 1 serving
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 whole eggplant
- 1 whole egg
- kosher salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)
- turmeric (optional)

## Instructions

1. Roast the whole eggplant in an oven at 200 degrees.
2. Cover the roasted eggplant with aluminum foil to let it sweat.
3. Peel the skin off the eggplant, leaving the stem attached.
4. Whisk the egg in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and optional turmeric.
5. Dip and coat the peeled eggplant in the whisked egg, mashing it slightly with a fork.
6. Cook the egg-coated eggplant in a frying pan until the egg is set.

## Equipment

- oven
- baking dish
- aluminum foil
- bowl
- fork
- frying pan
- spatula

## Tips

- Prick the eggplant with a fork before roasting to prevent it from exploding in the oven.
- The egg mixture can be seasoned with curry powder, paprika, or chopped garlic for extra flavor.
- Serve the dish on its own for a light dinner, or pair it with white rice, unsweetened yogurt, and chili oil for a complete meal.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da2X3sxMjsU/?igsi=dzR2eGh4d3hxOTls
- Creator: Bea Garaizábal Chef
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f6ad0244-0887-4da8-8167-24416b300098
- Extracted: 2026-08-31

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