There’s something so comforting about a simple Filipino dish that brings you right back home—and Tortang Talong (Filipino Eggplant Omelet) is one of those classics. This eggplant omelette is smoky, fluffy, and savory all at once. Growing up, it was one of the easiest (and tastiest) meals my mom would make, especially when paired with warm rice and a drizzle of banana ketchup or soy sauce with calamansi.
It’s a dish that proves you don’t need fancy ingredients to make something absolutely satisfying. All you need is eggplant, eggs, and a few pantry staples—and you’ve got yourself a Filipino comfort food favorite.
Recommended Kitchen Tools
- Grill pan or gas stove (for charring the eggplants)
- Mixing bowl https://amzn.to/4pTz05u
- Fork (for flattening the eggplant)
- Non-stick frying pan or skillet https://amzn.to/46QYesE
- Stainless Steel Turner or spatula https://amzn.to/3IqxHdy
Substitutions & Variations
- Eggplant: If Asian eggplants are unavailable, you can use Italian eggplants. Just slice them lengthwise before grilling.
- Protein boost: Add cooked ground pork, chicken, or beef into the beaten eggs before frying.
- Vegetarian twist: Mix in chopped bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Low-oil option: Use an air fryer to roast the eggplants instead of grilling or broiling.
- Sauce pairings: Traditionally served with banana ketchup, but soy sauce with calamansi (or lemon) works beautifully too.
Tortang Talong is proof that even the simplest Filipino recipes carry so much comfort and nostalgia. Whether you enjoy it plain, loaded with extra veggies, or with ground meat, this dish will always have a place on the table. Don’t forget the banana ketchup, it’s the ultimate pairing!
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Filipino Eggplant Omelette (Tortang Talong) Recipe
Ingredients:
Directions:
Roast eggplants until skin is charred and flesh soft.
Peel off skin.
Flatten eggplants with a fork.
Beat eggs with salt and pepper, then dip eggplants to coat.
Heat oil in a skillet. Pan-fry eggplants until golden brown on both sides.
Serve hot with rice and dipping sauce.
3 servings
1
- Amount per serving
- Calories160
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g15%
- Sodium 120mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3g11%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Hi, I'm Lerrie! Come join me in my kitchen as I bring Filipino favorites and global recipes to life. Born and raised in the Philippines and now living in the US, I love sharing the food I've missed most from home. 
