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Inihaw na Talong with Kamatis

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Inihaw na Talong with Kamatis

Smoky grilled eggplant is brightened with kamatis and a sharp bagoong dressing.

20 minutes · Serves 3

Ingredients for Inihaw na Talong with Kamatis

  • 3 long Asian eggplants
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon bagoong
  • 1/4 cup cane vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 bird's eye chili, minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped spring onions, for garnish

How to cook Inihaw na Talong with Kamatis

  1. 1.Grill eggplants until their skins are charred and the flesh is soft.
  2. 2.Cool slightly, then peel away the charred skins while keeping each eggplant intact.
  3. 3.Mix bagoong, cane vinegar, brown sugar, and bird's eye chili in a small bowl.
  4. 4.Arrange eggplants on a plate, cover with tomatoes and onion, then drizzle with dressing.
  5. 5.Season with black pepper, garnish with spring onions, and serve.
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