Pineapple Eggplant Torta Recipe

Give a pina-level up twist to the classic torta.


Categories Main Dish, Pork & Del Monte Pineapple
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time58 mins
Number of Servings 4
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Ingredients

    • 4 pc eggplant
    • 2 cup water
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 2 pc egg, beaten
    • 2 Tbsp oil
    • 1 Tbsp garlic, crushed
    • 2 Tbsp onion, red, sliced
    • 2 Tbsp tomato, chopped
    • 1/2 cup pork, ground
    • 1 pouch DEL MONTE Pineapple Tidbits (115g)
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper
    • 1/2 cup oil, for frying

Cooking Tools Needed

    • Wooden Spatula

Procedure

1. Boil eggplants in water with 1 tablespoon reserved pineapple syrup and salt until cooked. Cut halfway lengthwise just to open the eggplant. Dip in beaten eggs. Set aside.
2. Sauté garlic, onion, tomatoes, and ground pork until pork is cooked. Add DEL MONTE Pineapple Tidbits, remaining pineapple syrup, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook until slightly dry. Remove from flame, and let it cool.
3. Drain eggplant from egg, then combine egg with meat mixture. Set aside .
4. Heat frying pan with oil over medium heat. Put eggplant into frying pan, then immediately fill each with meat mixture. To prevent the torta from breaking apart, cook one side until the egg mixture is set, then turn once to cook the other side.

Lusog Notes

This Pineapple Eggplant Torta vegetable dish is high in vitamin B1 that supports normal growth and helps the body convert food to energy. It also has protein which is important for growth and development.

Chef's Tip

It is best to cook over medium heat so that the eggs have time to set before it starts browning.

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