The Famous Deep-Fried Watermelon Stall Is Back in Manila for a Limited Time
Yep, that deep-fried watermelon. Here's where you can catch them!
(SPOT.ph) As unconventional as it sounds on paper, deep-fried watermelon is one heck of a treat—at least the version by Maryland ChickAn, which used to hold pop-ups at the Legazpi Sunday Market, De La Salle University in Taft, and other events and bazaars around the city. The humble stall had its share of regulars that were heartbroken as Maryland ChickAn packed their bags and flew back to their home base of the States—but call back those hankerings. The small shop is back in the Metro for a limited time!
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Here's where you can find the famous deep-fried watermelon this coming week:
Maryland ChickAn will be at the Legazpi Sunday Market in Makati on Sunday, June 25, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until supplies last. The purveyor is also currently stationed at De La Salle University's Kislap fair until June 30; this is open only to university-goers, save for the Animusika concert open to the public from 4 to 10 p.m. on the June 30.
In case you've never had it, the Maryland Chickan's Deep-Fried Watermelon is a sweet snack-cum-dessert that involves juicy cubes of watermelon in a cake-like batter (what we'd describe as a hybrid between pancake and corndog batter) that's then given a go under the deep fryer, and served with squiggles of icing. The result: crisp, golden-brown "kwek-kwek style" balls that make way to a fluffy interior and a center of crisp, juicy, naturally sweet watermelon.
Unorthodox as the premise of the dish sounds it's actually a treat you'd sometimes find at U.S. state fairs, and Maryland ChickAn's version is one that's part-indulgent (like a freshly fried, cornmeal-dusted doughnut!), part-refreshing (thanks to the fruit), and surprisingly balanced in sweetness levels. That you're cheerfully greeted "How's ya day going?" by co-owner Fred Corder (who was born in Washington DC before moving to Prince George’s County, Maryland) is, of course, a happy bonus.
As they'll be flying back to the States come July, we say mark your calendars for the events on the aforementioned dates. See you there, Spotters.
For more information, check out Maryland ChickAn's Instagram page.
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