Ensaladang Talong Eggplant Salad

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WOW, I don’t remember having this.. then again I might had em… but it looks yummy! So think am going to add this to the grocery shopping list.  Not sure if I can find the Chinese Eggplants…I’ve seen the big fat ones… Kudos to Philippines Foods & Recipes ENJOY!

Eggplant Salad or Ensaladang Talong in the Philippines, is a kind of Filipino vegetable salad which consist of carefully grilled eggplant, tomatoes, and onions.

Ensaladang talong is perfect as a side dish and is best if partnered with grilled fish and meat. Eggplant salad best complements main dishes that are dry or fried, like fried pork, fried tilapia and daing na bangus.

Ensaladang Talong Recipe Ingredients:

* 2 pieces Chinese eggplant (not the fat aubergines commonly)

* 2 medium-sized tomatoes

* 1 medium-sized onion

* ¾ cup white vinegar

* ½ tsp salt

* ¼ tsp ground black pepper

* 2 tablespoons shrimp paste (bagoong) (optional)

Ensaladang Talong Recipe Instruction:

1). Grill the eggplant (or cook directly on stove top). This will result into drier eggplant which is easier to peel.

2). Peel the skin, cut the stem, and mash lightly using a fork.

3). Cube the tomatoes and onion.

4). Combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, mashed eggplant, salt, ground black pepper, and vinegar then toss to mix the ingredients.

5). Top with shrimp paste. (Optional)

Your healthy and delicious eggplant salad is now ready! Enjoy!