Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelet) w/ Ground Pork

As promised here is the Procedure and Ingredients of the Eggplant Omelet w/ Ground Pork.

Ingredients
  • 2 Talong/Eggplant (large)
  • 2 Eggs (large)
  • 6-8 tbsp of Cornstarch (i prefer cornstarch so it gives our torta a good crunch) 
  • Ground Pork (optional)
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (optional - diced)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (optional - diced)
  • 1 Small Tomato (optional - diced)
  • 1 Onion (optional - diced)
  • 1 clove of Garlic (optional - minced)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Procedure
  • Eggplant Procedure
    • There are two ways to cook the Eggplant (Grilled and Boiled, of course i prefer the grilled one because it gives out extra flavor)
      • Grilled
        • Grill the Eggplant until all of the skin turns black and you can see they start to peel off
        • Let them cool
        • Remove the burnt skins, set aside
      • Boiled
        • Boil the eggplant until cooked
        • Let them cool
        • Remove the Skin, set aside
    • Gently Mash the Eggplant until it gets flatten and look out for its thickness (about 1/2 cm) do not over mash.
  •     Ground Pork Procedure
    • saute Garlic and Onion
    • add tomato cook for 2mins
    • add the ground pork, cook for 3-5 mins
    • add the bell peppers
    • cook for another 2mins
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • Set aside
  • Egg Procedure
    • Beat the eggs in one container and put in salt and pepper
  • In a large plate put the cornstarch
  • Soak the eggplant on the egg mixture
  •  Now drench the bottom part on the cornstarch while put the ground pork on the top part and just sprinkle it with a little corn starch
  • Fry for about 4-6 mins or until it turns brown and crispy.
*NOTE: Best eaten with Ketchup. Enjoy! :D

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