Crispy kangkong
Alternative namesKangkong chips
Courseappetizer
Place of originPhilippines
Main ingredientsWater spinach leaves, egg, flour
VariationsCrispy kamote leaves

Crispy kangkong, also called kangkong chips, is a crispy deep-fried Filipino appetizer made with water spinach (kangkong) leaves coated with an egg and flour batter. It is eaten dipped in various sawsawan dipping sauces or mayonnaise.[1][2] A vegetarian or vegan version of the dish can also be made by removing the egg component.[3]

A variant of the dish is crispy kamote leaves made with the young edible leaves (talbos ng kamote) of the related sweet potato.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Crispy Kang Kong (Filipino Style)". Asian Food Network. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  2. Zaragoza, Sam (October 11, 2018). "Crispy Kangkong With Mayo Sinigang Dip". BiteSized.ph. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  3. "Crispy Kangkong". Vegan Mama PH. May 25, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  4. Forbes, Jenalyn Rose (January 23, 2020). "Crispy Kamote Leaves". Pagkain Pinoy TV. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
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