Authentic Filipino Kwek-kwek (Pritong Pugo)
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Authentic Filipino Kwek-kwek (Pritong Pugo)
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Kwek-kwek (pronounced as "kwek-kwek") is a beloved Filipino street food made of hard-boiled quail eggs coated in an orange-colored batter and deep-fried until crispy. Known in Filipino as "Pritong Pugo," this popular merienda (afternoon snack) is a staple at street food stalls and local markets across the Philippines.Cultural NotesKwek-kwek is more than just street food - it's a beloved part of Filipino food culture, often enjoyed as an after-school snack or quick merienda. The name "kwek-kwek" is said to come from the sound the eggs make when being fried in hot oil.Remember to adjust seasonings according to your taste preferences. Masarap!
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Ingredients
For the Quail Eggs:
- 36 pieces quail eggs itlog ng pugo
- Water for boiling
- Ice for ice bath
For the Batter:
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour harina
- 1 packet 8g Magic Sarap seasoning powder
- 1 teaspoon orange food coloring powder or atsuete/annatto powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder pampaalsa
- ½ teaspoon salt asin
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper paminta
- 1 cup cold water malamig na tubig
- Canola oil for deep frying
For the Spicy Vinegar Sauce:
- ½ cup white vinegar suka
- ½ cup banana ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar asukal na pula
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce toyo
- 4 Thai chili peppers siling labuyo, chopped
For the Special Sauce (Manong's Secret Recipe):
- 2 cups water tubig
- ⅓ cup soy sauce toyo
- 1 cup brown sugar asukal na pula
- 1 head garlic bawang, minced
- ¼ cup shallots sibuyas tagalog, finely chopped
- 4 Thai chili peppers siling labuyo, chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour harina
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch corn starch
- ½ teaspoon salt asin
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper paminta
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Instructions
- Start by preparing the quail eggs (itlog ng pugo). Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gently add the eggs and cook for 3-4 minutes. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, carefully crack and peel the eggs under running water, then pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Prepare the batter by combining all-purpose flour (harina), Magic Sarap seasoning powder, orange food coloring or atsuete powder, baking powder (pampaalsa), salt (asin), and ground black pepper (paminta) in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in cold water (malamig na tubig) until you achieve a pancake-like consistency with no lumps. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- While the batter rests, prepare both sauces. For the spicy vinegar sauce, combine white vinegar (suka), banana ketchup, brown sugar (asukal na pula), soy sauce (toyo), and chopped Thai chilies (siling labuyo) in a small saucepan. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until sugar dissolves. For Manong's special sauce, mix all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (3-5 minutes). Let both sauces cool completely.
- Heat canola oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Place ¼ cup flour in a shallow dish for dredging. Coat each egg first in flour, then dip in batter using a fork. For extra crispiness, double-coat by dipping again in the batter.
- Fry the kwek-kwek in batches of 6-8 pieces for 2-4 minutes until golden and crispy (hanggang maging gintong-brown at malutong). Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for consistent results. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack, not paper towels, to maintain crispiness.
- Serve hot with both dipping sauces. Best consumed immediately while the coating is crispy.
Notes
- Perfect Peeling: Add a teaspoon of baking soda to boiling water for easier egg peeling
- Crispier Coating: Double-coat eggs by dipping twice in batter
- Temperature Control: Maintain oil at 350°F for perfect crispiness
- Batch Frying: Don't overcrowd the pan - leave space between pieces
- Make Ahead: Prepare eggs and sauces in advance, but fry just before serving
Nutrition Information
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Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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