Kwek-Kwek

Ingredients for Kwek-Kwek

• 36 hard-boiled quail eggs, peeled
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 tbsp annatto powder
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Oil, for frying
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 red chilli, finely chopped with seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, for the dip

How to cook Kwek-Kwek

1. 1.Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cold water, annatto powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Rest batter for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2.Mix vinegar, water, sugar, shallot, garlic, chilli, salt, and pepper for the dip; set aside.
3. 3.Coat each peeled quail egg thoroughly in batter.
4. 4.Deep-fry eggs in hot oil, adding them one at a time, until the coating is crisp and golden brown.
5. 5.Drain on paper towels and serve hot with the vinegar dip.