Ngohiong facts for kids
Ngohiong
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| Alternative names | Ngoyong, Ngo yong, Ngo hiong, lumpiang ngohiong |
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| Course | Appetizer |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Cebu City |
| Serving temperature | hot, warm |
| Main ingredients | lumpia wrapper, ground meat/shrimp, jicama/heart of palm, five-spice powder |
Ngohiong (say "Ngo-hee-ong") is a yummy Filipino snack. It's also sometimes called ngoyong. Imagine a crispy roll filled with vegetables, ground meat, or shrimp. This mix is seasoned with a special five-spice powder. All of this is wrapped in a thin egg pancake, then deep-fried until golden. Ngohiong is a type of lumpia, which are like spring rolls. It comes from Cebu City in the Philippines. It's a Filipino version of a Chinese dish called ngo hiang.
What is Ngohiong?
Ngohiong gets its name from a Chinese dish called ngo hiang. In the Philippines, ngo hiang is often known as kikiam. Even though they share a name, ngohiong looks and tastes more like a Filipino lumpia (spring roll) than kikiam.
How is Ngohiong Made?
Making ngohiong is very similar to making other Filipino lumpia. The main difference is the special five-spice powder used for flavor. This powder is a mix of five different spices.
To make ngohiong, people usually mix ground pork or shrimp with garlic and onions. They also add spring onions, black pepper, and of course, the five-spice powder. Sometimes, they add thinly sliced jicama (a crunchy root vegetable) or heart of palm. All these ingredients are mixed together.
This tasty mix is then wrapped in a thin lumpia wrapper. Sometimes, the wrapped roll gets another coating of batter to make it extra crispy. Finally, it's deep-fried until it's golden brown and crunchy. Ngohiong is often served hot with a sweet and sour sauce called agre dulce or a spicy chili sauce.
Ngohiong vs. Kikiam Sticks
It's easy to get ngohiong confused with "kikiam sticks" or "tempura sticks." These are often sold by street food vendors, especially in Manila. However, "kikiam sticks" are actually a type of fish ball made mostly from flour. They are not related to ngohiong or the traditional kikiam dish. Ngohiong is a unique and delicious snack all on its own!
