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Plate of Kwek Kwek, Filipino street food made with quail eggs in orange batter

Kwek Kwek

Kwek Kwek is a delightful Filipino snack made with quail eggs, deep-fried in a colorful batter, and served with vinegar and soy sauce for dipping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kwek Kwek
  • 12 pieces Quail eggs Boiled and peeled
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Orange food coloring Adjust for desired color
  • 1 cup Water For batter consistency
  • oil as needed Oil for frying Make sure it's hot before frying
For Serving
  • 1 cup Vinegar For dipping
  • 1 cup Soy sauce For dipping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the quail eggs for about 5 minutes, then cool and peel them.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and food coloring with enough water to form a batter.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
  2. Dip each peeled quail egg into the batter.
  3. Fry the coated quail eggs until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve Kwek Kwek hot on a plate with small bowls of vinegar and soy sauce for dipping.

Notes

Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying for a crispy batter. Don’t overcrowd the pan, fry in batches for even cooking. Experiment with spices in the batter for extra flavor. If storing leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day.