Kwek-Kwek

Kwek-Kwek -

Kwek-kwek (or Kwekwek) 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

Directions:

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.