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How to make ensaladang talong Filipino eggplant salad

Ensaladang Talong - Filipino Eggplant Salad

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Filipino
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 52
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
If you want a new way to serve eggplant, try it as a salad. This Filipino eggplant salad is often served with beef soup or grilled dishes.
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Ingredients

  • 2 small eggplant about 8 cups
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt & ground black pepper to taste
  • toasted minced garlic for garnishing
  • parsley for garnishing

Instructions

  • Properly wash eggplant with cold running water. Pat dry.
  • Slice into half to open eggplant and cut into 1 to 2 inches in length (to cook faster).
  • Using a baking sheet, place foil and lay eggplant pieces, skin down. Season with salt and pepper. Let it stand for 15 minutes. Wrap in foil.
  • Cook eggplant in preheated oven at 400° F for 10 to 15 minutes or until soft. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Once cooled, peel off skin then separate eggplant into slivers with fork.
  • Sprinkle onion and garlic powder then combine together.
  • Pour apple cider vinegar and vinegar. Mix well.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with minced garlic and wansoy.

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Notes

Eggplant salad (ensalata) is typically served as a side dish for Filipino Nilagang Baka (Beef Soup) and grilled dishes. If making with Nilagang Baka, the eggplant can be boiled in with the vegetables instead of baking in foil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 52 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 5 g | % Carbs: 71.4 % | % Protein: 28.6 % | % Fat: 0 % | SmartPoints: 2
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