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Homemade Kikiam Recipe with Manong Sauce and Vinegar Dip | Filipino Street Food Favorite

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Kikiam

Cultural Context

Kikiam is a popular street food in the Philippines, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. It is inspired by Chinese spring rolls, reflecting the culinary fusion present in Filipino cuisine. Traditionally, kikiam is made with ground pork and vegetables wrapped in a thin pastry, then fried until crispy. Today, variations abound, with different fillings and dipping sauces, making it a beloved treat for many.

FilipinoPHappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
½ Kg Fresh Galonggong, cleaned and deboned
3 Cloves Garlic
1 Thumb Ginger
1 Tsp Salt
½ Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp Baking Powder
½ Tsp Five-Spice Powder
¾ Cup Cornstrach
2 ¼ Cup Flour
½ Cup Cold Water
⅓ Cup Vegetables Oil
1 Sachet Maggi Magic Sarap
1 Tsp Black Pepper
1 Tbsp White Sugar
2 Cups of Water
½ Cup Brown Sugar
6 Tbsp Soy Sauce
¼ Cup Oyster Sauce
2 Tbsp Flour
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
¼ Cup Onion, minced
1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
1 Pc Red Chili, chopped
1 Cups Vinegar
1 Tsp Salt
¼ Cup Onion, minced
1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
¼ Cup Brown Sugar
1 Pc Red Chili, chopped

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is lower in fat while ground beef is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is often cheaper and gluten-free.

1

Blend fresh galonggong, garlic, ginger, salt, baking soda, baking powder, five-spice powder, cornstarch, flour, cold water, vegetable oil, Maggi Magic Sarap, black pepper, and white sugar until well combined.

2

Adjust water as needed.

3

Boil the mixture and then fry until crispy.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrollingfrying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsoy

Also Known As

KikiamKikiam ng Shanghai

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