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Ukoy Shrimp Fritters
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...
- Prep time
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- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- 1
Sift the flours, baking powder, salt, and pepper into a bowl.
- 2
Blend the beaten egg and water until a smooth batter is produced.
- 3
Heat cooking oil in a shallow frying pan until hot.
- 4
On a saucer, arrange a layer of bean sprouts, papaya, fried tofu strips, prawns, and spring onions.
- 5
Coat the mixture with the batter and carefully slide into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry until the bottom is browned, then turn once.
- 7
Drain on paper towels before serving with the dipping sauce.