Filipino Eggplant Omelet

The best way to use Asian eggplants.

1 omelet
30 minutes
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Ingredients

Eggplant & eggs

  • Asian eggplants
    11 part
  • Eggs
    22 parts
  • Salt
    a sprinkle
  • Black Pepper
    a sprinkle
  • Cooking oil
    a drizzle

For serving

  • Rice, or bread
  • Ketchup
  • Scallions, chopped

Method

Step 1: Roast the eggplants

Poke each eggplant with a fork several times to vent the skin. On a grill, gas flame, or under a broiler, the eggplants aggressively. Continue roasting and rotating the eggplants until the skins are completely and blackened, and the insides are very soft.

Allow the eggplants to cool some, and then use a fork to gently peel off the charred skin. Small bits of skin left are ok.

Step 2: Prep the omelet station

Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them together with salt & pepper. Transfer the egg mixture to a flat plate. Get a nonstick pan and gently preheat the stove with a drizzle of cooking oil.

Step 3: Flatten & coat each eggplant

Add the cooked eggplant to the egg mixture on the plate. Using a fork, gently smoosh the eggplant meat until it has completely flattened. Keep the eggplant intact, however. The flattened meat should have a wide, bulbous shape, and pick up a lot of the egg mixture. Transfer the flattened eggplant by the stem to the hot pan, making sure to lay it flat.

Step 4: Brown the omelet

Once the eggplant omelet has cooked on one side (browning is ok), flip until the other side is cooked too. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with any remaining eggplants for extra servings. Serve and enjoy with warm rice and ketchup. By the way, these can be stuffed with ground pork and seasoned with oyster and soy sauce for a more savory, filling version.

“Known as a tortang talong in the Philippines, this eggplant omelet fritter makes for a filling breakfast or lunch. If you’re not yet an eggplant person, this is a great way to appreciate them: their mild, roasted flesh adds substance and a welcome creamy texture. The recipe is for one eggplant, scale as needed.”

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Nutritional Information

1 OMELET
Calories432
37g
20g
16g

FAQ

Can I use regular eggplant here instead?

Small, elongated Asian eggplants work best here. A large, globe eggplant will be too large for a single serving. You could divide one lengthwise into smaller sections for the omelets, but it will take much longer to roast and cook through.

What is Filipino banana ketchup?

You can find it at many grocery stores now. It's a Filipino ketchup made from banana, sugar, vinegar, and spices. It is a bit fruitier than American ketchup, although standard ketchup will work here.