Ensaladang Talong (Filipino Style Roasted Eggplant Salad)
Ensaladang Talong (Filipino Style Roasted Eggplant Salad) is a favorite side with roasted dishes like grilled tuna belly, grilled pork belly, pork barbecue, crispy pata and many more!There are not that many salad dishes in Philippine cuisine. The ensaladang talong is a favorite because of the right balance of flavor and texture– not too sour, salty, or sweet.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces eggplants large
- 1 piece tomato large
- 1 piece onion medium
- Chinese Bagoong to serve
Instructions
- Use a fork or knife to pierce eggplants on all sides, and then place on top of grill.
- Grill the eggplants until skin has wrinkled and darkened. Remove from grill and set aside to cool.
- While grilling the eggplants, dice tomatoes and chop onions and place in a bowl.
- Once eggplants have cooled, peel them carefully and remove as much skin as possible.
- Place eggplants in the bowl together with tomatoes and onions. Toss salad and serve with Chinese Bagoong.