How to pronounce Poqui poqui

Poqui poqui is written pokí pokí where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /pukiˈpuki/. In plain English letters that is poo-kee POO-kee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Poqui poqui?

Poqui poqui is a main dish of the Philippines. Where it comes from: Ilocos. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are egg and vegetables. It tastes smoky and savory.

Where Poqui poqui comes from

Poqui poqui is one of 34 signature dishes of the Philippines on this map. See all dishes from Ilocos (Region I).

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Food of the Philippines

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