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Kwek-Kwek (Deep-Fried Quail Eggs)
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Kwek-Kwek (Deep-Fried Quail Eggs)

5 ingredients 5 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

714
Calories
20g
Protein
20g
Fat
111g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 7 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Quail not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Annatto not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Hard-cooked quail eggs , peeled
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Orange food coloring or annatto
  • Vegetable oil

Directions

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.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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