Poqui poqui
Poqui poqui, also spelled puke puke or puki puki, is a Filipino eggplant and scrambled eggs dish originating from the Ilocos Region of Northern Luzon in the Philippines. It is very similar to tortang talong in that the eggplant is first grilled directly on an open flame, then peeled and mashed. It is then added to ginisa (sauteed shallots, garlic, and tomatoes) and scrambled eggs. It is garnished with spring onions. It has a creamy texture and is usually eaten as a side dish to grilled fish and meat dishes, but it can also be eaten with white rice.[1][2][3] It is believed that the name of poqui poqui may have originated from the Hawaiin dish poke due to the influx of Ilocano sugarcane workers to Hawaii during the American colonization of the Philippines, although they are very different dishes.[4][5]
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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 |
See also
References
- Manalo, Lalaine. "Poqui Poqui". Kawaling Pinoy. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- "Poqui Poqui". Ang Sarap. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- "Poqui-poqui, an Ilocano Egg and Eggplant Dish". Casa Veneracion. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- Barnes, Patti. "24 Egg Recipes That Are Totally Cracked (But We Have To Try)". TheRecipe. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- "You Are Probably Wondering How the Filipino Dish "Poqui Poqui" Got Its Name". Yummy.ph. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
