Kwek-Kwek (Deep-Fried Quail Eggs)
Kwek-kwek is a bite-sized and tempura-like street food of the Philippines.
Medium
🍖 FilipinoIngredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
Hard-cooked quail eggs, peeled
2
1 cup water
3
1 cup all-purpose flour
4
Orange food coloring or annatto
5
Vegetable oil
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Gradually but vigorously whisk the water into the flour. The wet mixture should be thick but flow like a pancake batter.
2
Dip the eggs in the batter to coat them completely.
3
Heat several inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot. You're aiming for about 350°F (180°C).
4
Add the coated eggs to the hot oil, and deep fry until very light golden and cooked through. Remove from the oil and drain off any excess.
5
Serve with spicy vinegar.
Notes
- •The chicken egg variant is called tokneneng.