Filipino Ensaladang Talong

A smoky eggplant salad with tomatoes, onions, and bagoong.

Ingredients

• 4 small eggplants
• 2 diced tomatoes
• 1/2 sliced red onions
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp bagoong (optional)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt

Method

1. Grill eggplants until charred, then cool and peel.
2. Mash eggplants and mix with tomatoes and onions.
3. Combine fish sauce, lemon juice, and bagoong for dressing.
4. Toss salad with dressing and serve.

Chef's tips

• Grill eggplants for optimal flavor.
• Balance bagoong to taste.