Tokneneng facts for kids
Kwek kwek, a popular variant of Tokneneng made with quail eggs
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| Course | Snack |
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| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Main ingredients | hard-boiled quail egg, batter |
| Variations | Kwek Kwek |
Tokneneng is a popular Filipino street food that looks a bit like tempura. It's made by deep-frying hard-boiled chicken or duck eggs that have been covered in a bright orange batter. This tasty snack is a favorite treat for many people in the Philippines.
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What is Tokneneng?
Tokneneng is a fun and yummy snack. To make it, cooks first hard-boil chicken or duck eggs. Then, they dip these eggs into a special batter that often gets its bright orange color from annatto powder. After being coated, the eggs are deep-fried until the batter is crispy and golden.
Kwek Kwek: A Smaller Cousin
A very popular type of tokneneng is called kwek kwek. The main difference is that kwek kwek uses smaller quail eggs instead of chicken or duck eggs. The batter for kwek kwek also gets its orange color from annatto, which is a natural food coloring. Sometimes, people use the names "tokneneng" and "kwek kwek" to mean the same thing, but kwek kwek is specifically made with quail eggs.
Where to Find Them
You can often find tokneneng and kwek kwek sold by street food vendors. These vendors usually set up their stalls in busy areas like near schools, markets, or parks. They often sell other popular street foods too, such as fish balls, squid balls, and kikiam. It's a common sight to see people enjoying these snacks right on the street!
Delicious Dips
Tokneneng and kwek kwek are usually served with different kinds of dipping sauces. One common dip is a vinegar-based sauce, which can be plain or spicy. Another popular choice is a thick, sweet sauce. This sweet sauce is often made from a mix of flour, soy sauce, garlic, onions, and sugar. These sauces add extra flavor to the crispy fried eggs.
The Story Behind the Name
The name "tukneneng" has an interesting origin! It comes from a Filipino komiks (comic book) series from 1978 called Batute. In this comic, the main character, Batute, had his own special language. In Batute's language, the word "tukneneng" simply meant 'egg'.
