Talong Bola Bola

Ingredients for Talong Bola Bola

• 2 Chinese eggplants
• 6 oz ground pork
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cooking oil
• 4 cups water, for boiling
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup banana ketchup

How to cook Talong Bola Bola

1. 1.Boil eggplants in 4 cups water, covered, for 6 minutes or until tender. Cool, peel, and chop finely.
2. 2.Mix eggplant with pork, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, egg, and flour until uniform.
3. 3.Heat oil over low heat. Shape or scoop portions, coat each in breadcrumbs, and fry for 8 minutes until deeply golden.
4. 4.Drain fritters on a wire rack.
5. 5.Mix mayonnaise and banana ketchup for the dip. Serve alongside the Talong Bola Bola.