I’ve been in Vigan around 2014, and there are lots of foods we ate that I can’t forget. Topping the list of course is the original Bagnet and the much talked about appetizer that was served to us for lunch–Poki Poki. Other people spelled it as Poqui Poqui.
Perfectly paired with their bagnet of course, this appetizing dish really caught my attention back then. But if there’s no bagnet available, a pork chop, pork liempo or fried tilapia (and any fried fish) will do. Surely, this Ilocandia’s signature dish will put you into another meal fight !
The second time I got to eat Poki Poki again was two years ago, at Siglo Restaurant, Tagaytay. We paired it with a grilled tuna and it was really great.
So, to let you experience this Poki Poki dish that I first ate at Metro Vigan Cafe, I tried to prepare and cook it on my own. Yeah, I experimented again at the kitchen! No bragging but I think, it’s another success! The only thing that’s not that good was the mango that we used. Due to the hot weather, the green mango that we’re supposed to use was almost ripe already.
Poki Poki
To start with, grill the eggplants. Peel, mash and chop afterwards and set aside. Beat eggs in a bowl, season with salt and pepper. Set aside the beaten eggs. Slightly saute the onions, garlic and saute. Add the chopped eggplants and season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Put the beaten eggs and there you have it! Generously top with scrambled eggs and mango-onion-tomato salad. Best served with the famous fish paste (bagoong isda) or a shrimp paste.
POKI POKI
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram eggplant grilled
- 4 big eggs beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 medium red onions chopped
- 1 bulb garlic minced
- 4 medium tomato chopped
- 2 small eggs scrambled
- 1 big green mango chopped
- 20 grams fish paste or shrimp paste
Instructions
- Grill all the eggplants, allow to cool.
- Peel and remove the head of each eggplant.
- Mash and chop all the eggplants. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs, season with salt and pepper
- Heat olive oil in a pan
- Slightly saute onions, garlic and tomato.
- Add the chopped eggplants
- Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar
- Add the beaten eggs.
- Transfer into a serving dish.
- Top with chopped scrambled eggs (optional)
- Top with onions, tomato and green mango
- Serve with fish paste o shrimp paste
Note: Video to be uploaded soon
This looks so delicious! I am pretty sure I’d love the appetizer.
I’ve never tried this before, looking forward to giving this recipe a try.
That poki poki seems like a great dish and I have never seen it before. I will try and recreate it in my kitchen
Poki Poki is my favorite take out food. I need to make this soon.
Sounds so great.. It’s quite similar to what we called here “sarciado” but we don’t put eggs or egg pants on it.
This looks and sounds absolutely delicious. I do not know if there is anywhere near me has poki poki, so I am going to have to try to make this at home so I can try it.
I honestly had no idea how easy it was to make. This is one of my favorite things to order when we go out to eat!
I like trying new appetizers. Gives you a small bite to try new things.
This looks so fresh and colorful! I’d love to try it.
That looks amazing! I haven’t tried this dish yet but I’ll definitely buy it when it’s available near our place.
This sounds so flavorful and delicious. I love grilled eggplants!
I like all of the ingredients in Poki Poki so I’m going to have to try and make this! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never heard of this before. It does look amazing though. I certailny would love to try it too.
This sounds amazing. I really do love eggplants. i have to try to make this recipe myself x
What an interesting dish. I have never had this before, but I like eggplant and it sounds tasty.
I think I have tasted this too but I never know about the ingredients. I’ll try to make this and follow the recipe too. Thanks!