Kwek-kwek

Name: Kwek-kwek
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 36 pieces quail eggs, hard-boiled and peeled; 1 1/4 cup flour; 1 packet (8 grams or about 1 1/2 teaspoons) Magic Sarap seasoning powder; 1 teaspoon orange food coloring powder or annnato powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup cold water; canola oil; 1/2 cup vinegar; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 4 Thai chili peppers, stemmed and chopped; 2 cups water; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 head garlic, peeled and minced; 1/4 cup shallots, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

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.

Updated at: Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:50:21 GMT