Kwek Kwek is a Filipino streetfood made up of boiled quail eggs that’s coated in a savory batter and deep fried until light and crispy. Served with a side of sauces, this Filipino classic is both fun and delicious to eat!
Appetizer
Kinilaw (Filipino Ceviche)
Kinilaw is a tangy and bright Filipino dish consisting of raw fish “cooked” with citrus and vinegar. With no heat involved, it’s incredibly simple to prepare and is the perfect appetizer or snack to be shared!
Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando)
This Japanese egg sandwich, also known as ‘tamago sando’, is a classic and popular sandwich found all over Japanese convenience stores. The filling is rich and creamy, all between two slices of fluffy milk bread!
Lugaw (Filipino Rice Porridge)
Lugaw is one of the many variants of rice dishes in the Philippines. This a plain rice porridge flavored with aromatics and topped with toasted garlic, scallions, and a boiled egg. Whether rain or shine, Filipinos know this porridge to be a classic comfort food!
Vietnamese Pizza (Banh Trang Nuong)
This popular Vietnamese street food combines light and crispy rice paper with a variety of delicious toppings! Unlike Italian pizza, this requires no oven to cook, and is extremely versatile in the way it can be prepared.
Mango Ensalada (Filipino Mango Salad)
A bright and flavorful mango salad tossed with a savory, sweet, and citrusy dressing. This fresh salad can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish for all your summer dishes!
Honey Butter Chips
These chips are glazed with a mouthwatering honey butter sauce that’s perfectly sweet and salty. It’s become so popular and addictive that it even created a “Honey Butter craze” trend in South Korea and most of Asia.
Spicy Cold Tofu
This recipe was inspired by the traditional Chinese liangban cold tofu which only requires a block of tofu and an easy flavorful sauce. It’s a no-cook recipe, which is as easy as it gets and refreshing enough for the upcoming warm weather!
Fried Enoki Mushrooms
These fried enoki mushrooms are super light and crispy! The best part is that they’re so simple to prepare and can satisfy any fried food craving.
Salt and Pepper Squid (Chinese-style)
Salt and pepper squid has got to be one of my favorite takeaway items from Chinese restaurants. The crispy coating of the squid tossed with aromatics and a touch of salt ultimately takes this to the next level.