Kropeck

One of the more versatile finger food when you want  a quick nibble is Kropeck.

As a kid, Kropeck is  one of my favorite sari-sari store junk food. It is not as salty as Cheez Curls or Chippy and the crackle to the bite is just enough to send your fingers digging for more pieces in the thin transparent plastic bag. Never mind if the one of the main ingredient is the dreaded MSG.

As one grows older and learns to assimilate in a college barkada, Kropeck never fails to provide the instant pulutan to impromptu drinking binges. Its garlic and shrimp flavor dipped in vinegar(sinamak) laden with hot chili peppers(kutitot) and soy sauce is the perfect  match for San Miguel Beer,Tanduay Rum, firewater or whatever alcoholic concoctions  a measly school allowance could afford. It jives well with a choice soft drink as well. Perhaps, though I haven't tried, it could be paired with wine as well. In this stylish age of fusion cuisine  this lowly orange cracker could very well highlight any hors d' oeuvre platter of a saucy cocktail party. Given the right tweak, why not?
                                       
We never fail to stuff our luggage with ready to fry Kropeck everytime we fly from the Philippines to our adopted country. We smile when it is handed over as pasalubong. A gift so simple yet  loaded with  crackles of fun and laughter. It brings a family and friends together.

Yesterday, after school, my pre-schooler and I opened up a bag and deep fried the colorful Kropecks together.

Cheers! Even without the beer.
                                                            

 

 

 

Comments

[Shalori]

I have been looking for anything - article and/or recipe for Kropec for over a year!!
SOO Glad! you posted this with Yummy picts.
Oh boy.... if anyone has the recipe for this ( no shortcuts please! ) PLEASE! send to me. Thanks so much.