Crispy kangkóng facts for kids
| Alternative names | Kangkong chips |
|---|---|
| Course | appetizer |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Main ingredients | Water spinach leaves, egg, flour |
| Variations | Crispy kamote leaves |
Crispy kangkong, also called kangkong chips, is a crispy deep-fried Filipino appetizer made with water spinach (kangkong) leaves coated with an egg and flour batter. It is eaten dipped in various sawsawan dipping sauces or mayonnaise. A vegetarian or vegan version of the dish can also be made by removing the egg component.
A variant of the dish is crispy kamote leaves made with the young edible leaves (talbos ng kamote) of the related sweet potato.
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