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Kwek Kwek Recipe

Filipino street food made of quail eggs coated in an orange batter and deep-fried to perfection.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 pieces Quail Eggs
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Annatto Powder for color
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 cups Cooking Oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. Boil the quail eggs for 3 minutes. Let them cool, then peel.
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, water, annatto powder, salt, and baking powder. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
  3. 3. Heat the cooking oil in a deep fryer or deep pan.
  4. 4. Dip each quail egg into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
  5. 5. Deep fry the coated quail eggs until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Street Food
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