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Kwek kwek Recipe

Kwek Kwek

A simple but fun egg dish featuring an egg coated in a crisp and colorful coating.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 36 quail eggs (hard-boiled and peeled)
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet Magic Sarap seasoning powder (8 grams or about 1 ½ teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon orange food coloring powder (or annatto powder)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup cold water
  • Canola oil (enough for deep frying)

Ingredients 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)

Instructions
 

  • Heat about 2 inches of canola oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix 1 cup of flour with Magic Sarap seasoning, orange food coloring, baking powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Gradually add cold water to the flour mixture, stirring until you achieve a thick, smooth batter with an even orange color.
  • Place the remaining ¼ cup of flour in a shallow dish. Individually coat each quail egg in flour, then dip it into the orange batter using a fork until fully coated.
  • Carefully drop the battered eggs into the hot oil using a fork. Fry for 2 to 4 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy, flipping them occasionally for even frying.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried eggs from the oil and let them drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Serve your quirky quail eggs immediately with your choice of dipping sauce!

Instructions for the Vinegar Sauce:

  • In a saucepan, combine vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and chopped chili peppers.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves.