The Taste Season 1

Just finished watching the whole season 1 and I tell you I want more! :D A little trivia, did you know that The Taste Season 1 Winner "Khristianne Uy" is part Filipino? Yeah that's right! Really very proud of her. She always knocks the judges taste buds challenge after challenge

Besides the Prize which is $100,000 and a Brand New Ford C-Max Hybrid what is really important is that Chef K and the others really inspired viewers like me.

"It's surreal, these things do happen. And things do happen to people like me! Wow..."

Chef K's final words on The Taste Season 1.

For more news on Chef K, visit her website at http://www.khristianneuy.com/

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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

Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelet)

There are two types of Tortang Talong, a fancy one and a simple one. When I say fancy there are additional ingredients on the meal like ground pork, bell peppers (green & red), onion, tomatoes (which i will post next) some even add cheese but for me nothing beats the simple one Eggplant, Egg and a little love and we're ready to rock and roll. A very simple dish but makes a huge bang in your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 2 Talong/Eggplant (large)
• 2 Eggs (large)
• 6-8 tbsp of Cornstarch (i prefer cornstarch so it gives our torta a good crunch) 
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Procedure w/o Ground Pork

• 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.
• 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
• After the eggplant is covered with the egg mixture drench it on the cornstarch
• Fry for about 4-6 mins or until it turns brown and crispy.

*NOTE: Best eaten with Ketchup. Enjoy! :D
 
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