Poque Poque

A heritage vegetarian dish that hails from the Ilocos region that is similar to tortang talong. Make it vegan by substituting the egg with any vegan egg substitute (silken tofu or egg substitute powder).

Poque Poque

RoniB's Kitchen
Servings

2

Cook Time

100 minutes

Cuisine

Filipino

Category

Main, Sides

Poque Poque

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 aubergine
  • 1 piece onion sliced
  • 1 piece tomato chopped
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten (replace with egg vegan substitute)

  • 1 tbsp RoniB's Kitchen Extra Hot Garlic Chilli Paste (add more if desired)

  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Grill aubergine until soft. Peel skin and chop. Set aside.

  2. While waiting for the aubergine, in a bowl slightly beat the eggs (vegan substitute if using) and add the Garlic Chilli Paste. Set aside.

  3. Heat up oil in a pan.
  4. Fry the onions until fragrant.
  5. Add the chopped tomatoes
  6. Add the chopped grilled aubergine.
  7. Add the egg mixture and mix constantly so the mixture does not stick to the pan
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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