Tortang Talong

Ingredients:

 

500g Mince Pork

 

1 big potato, sliced into small cubes

 

1 big carrots, grated or cubed

 

3-4 pcs. Small talong, boiled & skin removed

 

1 Onion, chopped

 

4-5 cloves garlic, minced

 

2 tbsp. plain flour

 

3-4 large eggs

 

Salt & pepper to taste

 

1/2 red or green bell pepper (optional

 

Oil for sautéing & frying

 

Procedures:

 

1. Pre-heat a pan with 2-3 tbsp. of oil. Sauté garlic and onion until soft and tender.

 

2. Add minced pork and potato. Sauté till the meat is golden brown for about 5 minutes on a medium heat.

 

3. Add carrots and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper adjust according to your taste. Mix it well and continue to cook for another minute or 2 then remove from the heat and transfer the meat in a mixing bowl.

 

4. Beat the eggs and add into the meat. Add flour to bind the meat together. Mix it well.

 

5. In a small plate, scoop about 2 tbsp. of the meat mixture. Flatten the eggplant and put it on top of the meat mixture. Scoop another 2-3 tbsp. of meat and place it on top of the eggplant to cover the whole of it. Set aside.

 

6. Pre-heat oil in a frying pan. Then fry the prepared eggplant for about 2 minutes on one side. Once golden brown, flip it over and continue to cook for another 2 minutes on the other side.

 

7. Transfer in a platter with paper towel to absorb the excess oil.

 

8. To cook plain torta, just scoop desired amount of meat mixture in a small plate and follow the same procedure of frying.

 

9. Best serve with tomato ketchup or sweet chilli sauce. Enjoy!