Ensaladang Talong or Eggplant Salad recipe

Ensaladang Talong or Eggplant Salad

by @edlengy
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
25min

A simple and flavorful Filipino eggplant salad, perfect as a side dish for grilled and fried dishes.

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 4piece
    medium-sized eggplant
  • 2piece
    medium-sized ripe tomato (diced)
  • 1piece
    medium-sized onion (minced)
  • 4tbsp
    white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4tsp
    salt (to taste)
  • 1/4tsp
    ground black pepper

How to make Ensaladang Talong or Eggplant Salad

  1. Grill or cook eggplant directly on the stovetop.

    Step 1.1: Grill or cook eggplant directly on the stovetop
  2. Peel off the charcoaled skin and cut the stem.

  3. Chop eggplant into cubes and mash lightly using a fork.

  4. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, and mashed eggplant.

  5. Add salt, ground black pepper, and vinegar.

  6. Mix and toss to evenly distribute ingredients.

  7. Serve and enjoy.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Great served as a side dish for grilled and fried dishes with hot steamed rice.