{"id":4607,"date":"2025-07-05T03:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T10:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kawalingpinoy.com\/?p=4607"},"modified":"2021-07-03T23:00:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-04T06:00:46","slug":"tortang-talong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kawalingpinoy.com\/tortang-talong\/","title":{"rendered":"Tortang Talong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tortang Talong<\/strong> is a Filipino dish made of grilled eggplants and fluffy eggs. This Filipino-style omelet is easy to make with simple ingredients and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.\u00a0 It's an economical yet satisfying meal that pairs well with steamed rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Tortang<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The name Tortang Talong means \u201ceggplant omelette\u201d.\u00a0<\/span>Torta\u00a0<\/span><\/i>means \u201comelette\u201d or \u201cflat cake,\u201d and\u00a0<\/span>talong<\/span><\/i>\u00a0is the Filipino word for eggplant. <\/span>The eggplant is grilled over hot flames to char the skin, making it easier to peel. It is then enveloped in beaten eggs and pan-fried in hot oil until golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's traditionally served as a morning meal with a side of sinangag<\/a> or breakfast meats, such as daing na bangus<\/a>, tocino<\/a>, or longganisa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredient notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The recipe here is a very basic version of tortang talong made with eggplant, eggs, seasonings, and oil for pan-frying. Adding pre-cooked seafood, minced pork, or vegetables such as green peas, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes can make it more substantial.<\/span> Whether simple or elaborate, this Filipino-style omelet makes an economical but satisfying meal the whole family will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best eggplant to use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n