How long does Filipino Quail Eggs take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Filipino Quail Eggs serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Filipino Quail Eggs vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

Is Filipino Quail Eggs spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Filipino Quail Eggs?

18 Quail Eggs, ¼ cup Corn Flour, 2 tbsp Maida, 1 tsp Baking Powder, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 3 tbsp Brown Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Filipino Quail Eggs?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Filipino Quail Eggs?

About 279 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Filipino Quail Eggs

Name: Filipino Quail Eggs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Maida; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 3 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Black Pepper Powder; 1 cup Water; 18 Quail Eggs; ¼ cup Corn Flour; 1 cup Maida; 3 tbsp Corn Flour; 1 tsp Baking Powder; 1 pinch Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; As Needed Water; For Deep-Frying Oil

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Kwek-Kwek, Tokneneng · Veg + Egg · Snacks & Starters

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Filipino quail eggs, or kwek-kwek: boiled quail eggs in a Kashmiri chilli batter, deep-fried, with soy garlic dip. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

18 items

4 people

Water2 cup
Maida2 tbsp
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Brown Sugar3 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Red Chilli Flakes½ tsp
Salt1 pinch
Black Pepper Powder2 pinch
Quail Eggs18
Corn Flour¼ cup
Maida1 cup
Corn Flour3 tbsp
Baking Powder1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
WaterAs Needed
OilFor Deep-Frying

Contains: egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	279kcal	1116kcal
Protein	4.9g	20g
Carbohydrate	54g	217g
Fat	4.3g	17g
Fibre	1.8g	7.2g
Sugar	8.9g	36g

Cookd masalas for quail eggs

Method

1
Add all the ingredients into a saucepan. Mix well and simmer for 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
WaterMaidaSoy SauceBrown SugarGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)Red Chilli FlakesSaltBlack Pepper Powder
2
Bring water to a boil and drop the quail eggs in it. Boil for 3 minutes.
WaterQuail Eggs
3
Cool them down and peel the shells.
4
Dredge the peeled eggs in cornstarch.
Corn Flour
5
For the batter, combine all the ingredients except water and mix. Add the water gradually until you get a thick batter.
MaidaCorn FlourBaking PowderBlack Pepper PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderSaltWater
6
Dip the eggs in the batter. Using a skewer and a fork, pick them up and drop them directly into hot oil.
Oil
7
Fry for 3 minutes or until crispy and golden brown in colour. Serve with the dipping sauce.
8
Arrange the fried eggs on a skewer and serve them with the dipping sauce.

Before you start

How long does Filipino Quail Eggs take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Filipino Quail Eggs serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Filipino Quail Eggs vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Filipino Quail Eggs spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Filipino Quail Eggs?: 18 Quail Eggs, ¼ cup Corn Flour, 2 tbsp Maida, 1 tsp Baking Powder, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 3 tbsp Brown Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Filipino Quail Eggs?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Filipino Quail Eggs?: About 279 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.