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Kwek-kwek
Manila β Mother recipe Β· en it
A classic Filipino dish, Kwek-kwek is a culinary masterpiece featuring hard-boiled eggs at the core.
π· Ralff Nestor Nacor β CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
β±οΈ 15 min prep + 15 min cottura Β· 4 porzioni Β· facile
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 200 ml water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 200 g pork belly
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
Method
- Boil water with salt, pepper, and bay leaf, then add the eggs and cook for 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
- Cut the pork belly into small cubes.
- In a pan, fry the oil and add the pork, cooking until golden.
- In another bowl, mix the soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, and chili sauce.
- Insert the hard-boiled eggs into the fried pork, then add the prepared sauce.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes until the eggs and pork are well cooked.
- Serve immediately, served with soy and chili sauce if desired.
The story
Originating from Manila, Kwek-kwek is a snack or breakfast favorite, widely popular in markets and shops.
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