Kwek-Kwek

Name: Kwek-Kwek
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 20-30 fresh quail eggs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1 cup water (adjust as needed); 1 tbsp annatto powder (atsuete powder); 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 cups cooking oil (for deep frying); Spiced vinegar or sweet chili sauce for dipping

Hard-boiled quail eggs coated in an orange batter and deep-fried.

25 minutes

Serves 4

Street/Snack

Contains common allergens

Egg Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Boil the Eggs: Place the quail eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a rolling boil, then turn off the heat and let them sit for 5 minutes. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking and make peeling easier. Peel all the eggs and pat them completely dry.

2
Dust the Eggs: Place 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a bowl or ziplock bag. Add the peeled eggs and toss to coat them in a thin, even layer of starch (this helps the batter stick).
3
Make the Orange Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, salt, pepper, and annatto powder. Gradually whisk in the water until you achieve a smooth batter that is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (similar to pancake batter).
4
Heat the Oil: Heat the cooking oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
5
Coat and Fry: Dip the dusted quail eggs into the orange batter, ensuring they are fully coated. Carefully drop them into the hot oil one by one. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the batter is crispy and puffed.
6
Drain: Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

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