Tortang talong


Tortang talong, also known as eggplant omelette,[1] is an omelette or fritter from Filipino cuisine made by pan-frying grilled whole eggplants dipped in an egg mixture.[2][3] It is a popular breakfast and lunch meal in the Philippines. A common variant of tortang talong is rellenong talong, which is stuffed with meat, seafood, and/or vegetables.

Tortang talong
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Top: Tortang talong with calamansi;
Bottom: Rellenong talong from Cebu stuffed with ground meat and vegetables
Alternative namesEggplant omelette, tortalong, torta talong
CourseMain course, side dish
Place of originPhilippines
Serving temperatureWarm
Main ingredientsEggplant, eggs, salt
VariationsRellenong talong
Similar dishesPoqui poqui
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  3. Urbano, Chris. The World of Filipino Cooking.