How to Cook Poqui Poqui: A Filipino-Inspired Dish
Poqui poqui, also known as ensaladang talong, is a scrambled egg dish that originated from Ilocos, a province in the northern part of the Philippines. This dish is made with grilled eggplants, eggs, tomatoes, and onions. Learn how to cook a famous regional dish!
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Ingredients
- 3 small eggplants, chopped
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- oil, for cooking
Utensils
For Preparation:
- 1 big plate
- 3 medium bowls
- 1 small bowl
For Cooking:
- grill pan
- wok
- tongs
- cooking spoon
- plate
- 2 forks
Instructions
- Roast eggplants until charred and soft.
- Set aside the eggplants to allow them to cool before peeling the skins.
- Remove eggplant skins. Chop eggplant flesh into small pieces. Set aside.
- Heat pan and add some cooking oil. Saute garlic and onion.
- Add the tomatoes. Cook until wilted.
- Add eggplants and mix well.
- Pour over beaten eggs.
- Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Continue cooking until the eggs are set.
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Tips and Techniques
- Add any seasonings of your choice.
- Grill eggplants directly over the heat if a grill pan is not available.
- Use a fork to help you handle the eggplants while peeling.
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AUTHORHello Liz,
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Hi Pamela,
This dish tasted so good even if it's so simple to make. I hope you get a chance to try it!
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Hello Miebakagh,
You are welcome!
This looks like an interesting dish. Your recipes encourage me to try new variations with recipes, combining ingredients in new and interesting ways.
This sounds like it would be very good. Thanks.
Hi, Dred Cuan, thanks for sharing.
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