Kwek-Kwek Recipe

Kwek-Kwek is commonly sold along the streets of Manila and many other places in the Philippines.
It is made up of hard-boiled chicken eggs individually wrapped in orange-tinted batter, which are then fried until golden brown. 

INGREDIENTS:
  • 20-24 pieces hard boiled quail eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tbsp annatto powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • cooking oil for frying 
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HOW TO PREPARE KWEK-KWEK:
  • Place the cornstarch in a container and dredge the boiled quail eggs. Set aside. 
  • Dilute the anatto powder in warm water.
  • In a bowl mix together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, ground black pepper and diluted annatto powder. Mix well. Set it aside for at least 30 minutes. 
  • Place quail eggs in the bowl and coat with the batter evenly. 
  • Add oil in a wok and once hot, add quail eggs one at a time, make sure eggs are coated with the batter.
  • Remove from wok, drain then serve with vinegar dip. 
  • Enjoy! 


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