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As in many other places in the Philippines, the kwek-kwek is a popular streetfood for the Kagayanons.

Lining the streets of Park Cafe in Divisoria from 5:00 p.m.-up are kwek-kwek vendors selling the orange-colored eggs. Budget-friendly at Php10, you get your kwek-kwek with your choice of sauce (Sweet, spicy, or soy sauce) and a siding of julliened cucumber.☺ Be careful not to eat too much though as one large egg is about 76 calories and is mostly carbohydrates and fat.

The kwek-kwek is not a complicated dish and you can make one in the comfort of your home. The battered egg is deep fried and served with a simple sauce. Here's a simple kwek-kwek recipe.
(RECIPE DEVELOPED FROM SOURCE: http://www.entrepreneur.com.ph/board/index.php?topic=35594.0;wap2)

KWEK-KWEK RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

Hard-boiled Chicken Eggs

For Batter:

2 cups of 1st class flour
1 tbsp baking powder
3/4 cup water
salt
ground pepper
food color

1. Mix all batter ingredients except the baking powder. Blend well until all lumps disappear. (The mixture should be thick. If the consistency is still not that thick, add a bit of flour)

2. Once the mixture thickens, add the baking powder. Leave the mixture for 15 minutes.

3. Coat the eggs in batter. Use a spoon or spatula to form an oval shape.

4. Deep fry the eggs. Serve with Sauce (Recipe below) and julliened cucumber.

Sauce RECIPE

Ingredients:

Cornstarch (about 5 tablespoons)
4 cups of water
5 tbsp of SOy Sauce
Pepper
Sugar
Salt
Maggi Magic Sarap (optional)

1. Mix all ingredients in a pan and let simmer over low heat, stirring constantly.

2. About 3 minutes after mixtures thickens, remove the sauce from the pan and serve with your kwek-kwek. ENJOY!☺