Ukoy Shrimp Fritters

Name: Ukoy Shrimp Fritters
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour; 1 cup corn flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup water; 1 egg well beaten; cooking oil; 500 gram small shrimps or small prawns; 2 cups bean sprouts; 1 cup spring onion chopped; 4 pieces fried tofu cut into strips; 1 cup papaya fruit shredded; 4 tablespoons vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic crushed; 1 teaspoon ginger crushed; 1 tablespoon spring onions chopped

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Ukoy, or Filipino shrimp patties, are a beloved street food known for their crispy exterior and tender shrimp-filled interior.

This dish captures the essence of Filipino cuisine with its blend of fresh shrimp, crunchy bean sprouts, and savory tofu, all bound together in a light, crispy batter. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, Ukoy is perfect as an appetizer or a main dish. The contrast of textures and flavors makes it a delightful treat for any occasion.

Our Ukoy recipe stays true to tradition while incorporating modern twists for added flavor and texture. The batter, made from a mix of plain flour, corn flour, and baking powder, gives these patties their signature crunch. Fresh shrimp, bean sprouts, tofu, and papaya are carefully layered into the batter, then fried until golden brown. Paired with a zesty dipping sauce featuring vinegar, garlic, ginger, and spring onions, these Ukoy patties are a delicious way to experience authentic Filipino flavors at home.

Ukoy Shrimp Fritters

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Ingredients

Batter

1 cup plain flour
1 cup corn flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
1 egg (well beaten)
cooking oil

Topping

500 gram small shrimps or small prawns
2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup spring onion (chopped)
4 pieces fried tofu (cut into strips)
1 cup papaya fruit (shredded)

Dipping Sauce

4 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic (crushed)
1 teaspoon ginger (crushed)
1 tablespoon spring onions (chopped)

Instructions

Sift the flours, baking powder, salt, and pepper into a bowl.
Blend the beaten egg and water until a smooth batter is produced.
Heat cooking oil in a shallow frying pan until hot.
On a saucer, arrange a layer of bean sprouts, papaya, fried tofu strips, prawns, and spring onions.
Coat the mixture with the batter and carefully slide into the hot oil.
Fry until the bottom is browned, then turn once.
Drain on paper towels before serving with the dipping sauce.