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Vigan Poqui-Poqui and Garlic Fried Rice Breakfast

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Vigan Poqui-Poqui and Garlic Fried Rice Breakfast Poqui-Poqui, that what we call this Ilocano stir-fried grilled eggplant with egg. I am certain that dish originated in Vigan. Some Ilocano lads out there for sure will object, trust me I am from Vigan. Whatever the origins of   Poqui-Poqui it is one of the regular   breakfast dish of the Ilocanos, from Vigan or otherwise. Vigan Poqui-Poqui and Garlic Fried Rice Breakfast Cooking Method-Recipe Vigan Poqui-Poqui Flame grill 2 medium size eggplants. Grill eggplants until soft and fluffy. Remove charred eggplant skins under running water then rinse. Skin 2 onions then chop or dice. Chop or dice 2 medium size tomatoes. Slice open the grilled eggplants, then cut crosswise. In a small frying pan, heat about 4 to 4 tablespoons cooking oil. Stir in the chopped onions, tomatoes and grilled eggplants. Add in about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and continue to stirfry. Beat 3 large size eggs, keep aside. Continue to stir-fry the onions, tom...