Filipino Shrimp Fritters Ukoy Or Okoy Food

OKOY RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix in a bowl the flour, corn starch, egg, garlic, water, fish sauce, and pepper. Make sure it's free from lumps and set aside.
• Wash and peel the sweet potato and carrots then grate it but in you do not have a grater, thinly slice as you can. Then slice the green onions.
• Add the sweet potato, green onions, carrots and shrimp into the batter mixture and mix well.
• In a frying pan, heat oil just enough to deep fry two Okoy fritters at a time.
• Using a slotted spoon, scoop Vege-shrimp batter allowing excess batter to drip off and place in a pan like mini pancakes, frying each side until crispy and lightly brown.
• Once cooked, drain each Ukoy fritters on a paper towel to get rid excess oil.
• Prepare the vinegar dip by mixing all ingredients and mix well, transfer in a small bowl, and serve warm.

UKOY

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine shredded papaya and about 1 tablespoon salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes and using hands, squeeze to dispel juices. Rinse under cold running water and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
• In a large bowl, combine egg, cornstarch, flour, water, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well-blended and smooth.
• Add papaya, kalabasa, shallots and green onion to batter and stir to combine.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 2-inch of oil until hot.
• On a large spoon, place about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture and press 1 to 2 shrimps on top.
• Gently slide mixture into the hot oil and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Cook in batches as necessary.
• Remove from heat and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Serve hot with spiced vinegar dip.

UKOY RECIPE - FILIPINO SHRIMP FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt and ground pepper. Add the water and whisk together until well-blended and smooth. Stir in annatto/achuete powder to the mixture and mix well until color is evenly distributed.
• Add 1 cup shrimps and grated sweet potato in the mixture and lightly stir to distribute.
• Heat oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Fill a small saucer evenly with about 2-3 tablespoon of the mixture and add 2-3 more shrimps on top. Gently tilt the saucer to slide the mixture into the hot oil and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown.
• Transfer the deep-fried ukoy in a plate lined with paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
• Serve while still hot with spiced vinegar.

FILIPINO SHRIMP FRITTERS (UKOY OR OKOY)

Steps:

• Mix together in a bowl the flour, corn starch, egg, garlic, water, fish sauce and pepper. Mix it very well and make sure it's free from lumps and set aside.
• Wash and peel the sweet potato and carrots then grate it but in you do not have a grater, slice thinly as you can. Then slice the green onions.
• Add the sweet potato, green onions, carrots and shrimp into the batter mixture and mix well.
• In a frying pan, heat oil just enough to deep fry 2 fritters at a time. Using a slotted spoon, scoop Vege-shrimp batter allowing excess batter to drip off and place in a pan like mini pancakes, frying each side until crispy and lightly brown.
• Once cooked, drain each Ukoy fritters on a paper towel to get rid excess oil.
• Prepare the vinegar dip by mixing the last 7 ingredients and mix well, transfer in small bowl and serve warm.