Poqui poqui facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Puke puke, puki puki, poke poke, poki poki |
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| Course | Main course, side dish |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Ilocos Region |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | Eggplant, eggs, salt |
| Similar dishes | Tortang talong |
Poqui poqui is a delicious and creamy Filipino dish that comes from the Ilocos Region in Northern Luzon, Philippines. It's made mainly from grilled eggplant and scrambled eggs. People often eat it as a side dish with grilled fish or meat, but it's also great with plain white rice.
What is Poqui Poqui?
Poqui poqui is a popular dish that tastes savory and has a soft, creamy texture. It's similar to another Filipino dish called tortang talong, which is also an eggplant omelet. Both dishes start by grilling the eggplant over an open flame until it's soft.
How is Poqui Poqui Made?
Making poqui poqui is quite simple!
- First, whole eggplants are grilled until their skin is charred and the inside is very soft.
- Next, the burnt skin is carefully peeled off, and the soft eggplant is mashed.
- Then, a mix of shallots, garlic, and tomatoes is lightly fried in a pan. This mix is called ginisa.
- Finally, the mashed eggplant and scrambled eggs are added to the pan with the ginisa. Everything is cooked together until it's well mixed and heated through.
- Before serving, it's often topped with fresh spring onions for extra flavor and color.
Where Does the Name Come From?
The name poqui poqui might sound a bit unusual, and its origin is interesting! Some people believe the name came from the Hawaiian dish called poke. This connection might be because many Ilocano workers from the Philippines traveled to Hawaii to work on sugarcane farms during the time when the United States ruled the Philippines. Even though the names sound similar, poqui poqui and poke are very different kinds of dishes. Poke is usually made with raw fish, while poqui poqui is a cooked vegetable and egg dish.
