Kwek-kwek
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Kwek-kwek
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Kwek-Kwek is a classic Filipino street food made of quail eggs dipped in orange-colored batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. These fun appetizers are served with spicy vinegar or special dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
- 36 pieces quail eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1 ¼ cup flour
- 1 packet (8 grams or about 1 ½ teaspoons) Magic Sarap seasoning powder
- 1 teaspoon orange food coloring powder or annnato powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cold water
- canola oil
For the Vinegar Sauce
- ½ cup vinegar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 Thai chili peppers, stemmed and chopped
For the Special Sauce
- 2 cups water
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- ¼ cup shallots, peeled and chopped
- 4 Thai chili peppers, stemmed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a deep pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inch of oil to 350 F.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, Magic Sarap seasoning, orange food coloring, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well distributed.
- Add water and stir until thick, smooth, and evenly colored.
- In a shallow dish, place the remaining ¼ cup flour. Individually dredge the egg in flour and then dip using a fork in the orange batter to fully coat.
- Carefully place the battered egg in the hot oil. Repeat with remaining eggs.
- Deep-fry for about 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, turning on sides as needed.
- With a slotted spoon, remove eggs from the pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Serve immediately with choice of dipping sauce.
For the Vinegar Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and chili peppers.
- Over medium heat, bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
For the Special Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine water, soy sauce, garlic, shallots, chili pepper, brown sugar, flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir well until well blended and smooth.
- Over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring regularly, for about 3 to 5 minute or until thickened. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
Notes
- Use a fork to batter the eggs to allow any excess batter to drip.
- Nutritional info provided is for three pieces of kwek-kwek and does not include the dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
222mg
(9%)
Potassium
15mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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