Description
Tortang Talong brings a delightful Philippine breakfast straight to your kitchen with charred eggplant wrapped in fluffy scrambled eggs. Savor this simple yet incredibly tasty dish that connects you directly to Filipino morning traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 medium Roma Tomatoes
- 1 medium Onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1–2 tablespoons Butter
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Crack 4 large eggs into a medium bowl. Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until completely blended and slightly frothy.
- Place a non-stick skillet on low heat. Melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter slowly for 3-4 minutes until it turns translucent and coats the pan bottom.
- Dice 2 medium Roma tomatoes and 1 medium onion into small, uniform pieces. Add them to the melted butter in the skillet.
- Sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes, gently pressing some tomatoes to release their juices and create a soft base for your eggs.
- Pour the whisked eggs directly into the skillet with vegetables. Allow them to rest undisturbed for 20-30 seconds.
- Use a spatula to fold the eggs through the tomato and onion mixture, creating soft, delicate curds. Avoid vigorous stirring.
- Remove the skillet from heat when eggs are just set but still slightly moist, approximately 45-60 seconds after adding them.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper across the surface. Gently incorporate seasoning into the scrambled eggs.
- Transfer immediately to a warm plate, ensuring your eggs remain creamy and tender.
Notes
- Whisk eggs thoroughly to create a light, airy texture that makes Filipino scrambled eggs extra fluffy.
- Use low heat to prevent burning and ensure a creamy, soft scramble that doesn’t dry out quickly.
- Mash some tomatoes while cooking to release their natural juices and add extra moisture to the eggs.
- For a protein boost, consider adding chopped ham or cooked chorizo to the skillet before adding eggs.
- Prep Time: 3-6 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg