Kikiam

Name: Kikiam
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 lb shrimp, minced; 6 bean curd sheets, trimmed; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup carrot, minced; 1/2 cup yellow onion, minced; 1 tsp five-spice powder; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 cups vegetable oil

Filipino street food style spiced pork and shrimp rolls wrapped in thin bean curd sheets and fried until golden crispy.

45 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

FilipinoAppetizerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1/2 lb shrimp, minced
6 bean curd sheets, trimmed
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup carrot, minced
1/2 cup yellow onion, minced
1 tsp five-spice powder
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Combine 1 lb ground pork, 1/2 lb minced shrimp, 1/2 cup minced carrot, 1/2 cup minced yellow onion, 1 beaten egg, 1 tsp five-spice powder, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp cornstarch in a bowl until well mixed.
2

Lay 6 trimmed bean curd sheets flat and spoon filling along one edge, then roll tightly and seal edges.
3

Steam the rolls over medium heat for 20 minutes until cooked through.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
5

Slice steamed rolls into pieces and fry until crispy and golden brown with an internal temperature of 165 F.

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Questions

What is Kikiam?

Filipino street food style spiced pork and shrimp rolls wrapped in thin bean curd sheets and fried until golden crispy. This reference files it under Filipino appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

How long does Kikiam take?

As written, 45 minutes: 25 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (20 minutes): "Steam the rolls over medium heat for 20 minutes until cooked through."

What internal temperature should Kikiam reach?

For Kikiam, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of five-spice powder in Kikiam?

The entry for Kikiam calls for 1 tsp five-spice powder. In its place: Ground cinnamon and star anise or anise seed, with a pinch each of clove and black pepper.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Kikiam?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Kikiam uses 1 lb ground pork.

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