I have passed my love for Tortang Talong (eggplant omelette) to my children. And why not? It is a sweet yet savory ulam that we Filipinos enjoy.

Before, I used to think that I could not cook it in our house since we do not have an outdoor griller, and we use induction cooking. Little did I know there is a painless way to prepare this dish, without getting your clothes smelling like you’ve just had Mang Larry’s isaw (hahahaha!)

And while the smoky flavor of the char-grilled talong still oozes in flavor, this no-grill tortang talong recipe I am sharing with you, is for sure the next-best thing. It even gets way easier because I cook it with our rice. Moreover, this recipe does not require a lot of ingredients, and is easy on the budget. BTW if you are looking for more budget-friendly recipes please check out our affordable meals list here. 

Easiest version of Tortang Talong

So what I do is I steam the talong on top of the rice I am cooking, if I know that I will need to cook the torta within the next three days. Yes, it can keep for three days in the ref! This is the same process that I do for when I will be making some eggplant salad. This way, when I need to cook the eggplant, I only would just have to get the skin off of it, make the egg batter and cook it.

I find the process of doing everything all in the same day way too tedious. Besides, I do not enjoy peeling the skin off hot eggplants. Who enjoys that anyway right?

Benefits of eating eggplant  

Before I proceed with sharing my go-to tortang talong recipe, let us refresh our memories about the health benefits of having eggplant in our diet. For one, eggplant is rich in anti-oxidants. This means that it can help protect the body from certain types of cancers and other degenerative diseases. It also helps reduce cholesterol levels, helping reduce the chances of contracting cardiovascular diseases.

Moreover, it helps curb blood sugar spikes, and promotes weight loss. Why? It is high in fiber, and makes a person feel fuller much longer.

Let’s cook no-grill Tortang Talong

So, without further ado, let us now proceed with the recipe. Here are the ingredients:

·       4 Eggplants

·       6 eggs

·       4 tsps cornstarch

·       Salt and Pepper to taste

·       Cooking Oil

Procedure in cooking no-grill Tortang Talong:

1.       Steam the eggplant for at least 20 minutes. I usually use the steamer attachment in my rice cooker so that I get to maximize on the energy used to cook our steamed rice. You can chill the eggplant for up to three days if you are not using it right away.

2.       On the day that you will be cooking the torta, peel the skins off and just retain the stem. set aside.

3.       Beat the eggs, add in the cornstarch, and add some salt and pepper. The cornstarch helps in making the batter crispier, and more enjoyable for the children to eat.

4.       Heat oil in a non-stick pan in medium heat.

5.       Flatten the eggplant in the egg mixture until fully soaked, doing it one at a time. Fry the eggplant and pour in a bit of egg mixture on top of it. Wait for the underside to get cooked, and then flip it using a turner or a spatula.  

6.       Drain excess oil, and serve with ketchup!

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