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Filipino Shrimp Fritters Ukoy Or Okoy

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup medium sized shrimp heads and skin removed (use the whole shrimp if you have small ones )
1 cup thinly sliced sweet potatoes (kamote ) or 1 cup grated sweet potato (kamote )
1/4 cup thinly sliced carrots or 1/4 cup grated carrot
1/8 cup green onion thinly sliced
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 egg beaten
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 garlic cloves minced
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
1 cup oil for frying
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar

Nutritional information

645.4
Calories
503 g
Calories From Fat
56 g
Total Fat
7.5 g
Saturated Fat
46.5 mg
Cholesterol
1106.4mg
Sodium
31.8 g
Carbs
2.2 g
Dietary Fiber
4.7 g
Sugars
5.2 g
Protein
209g
Serving Size (g)
4
Serving Size

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Filipino Shrimp Fritters Ukoy Or Okoy

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      Ukoy or Okoy Recipe is a delicious dish that is very popular in the Philippines, it is an easy to cook and very flavorful Filipino appetizer. Ukoy is prepared with whole small shrimps with head and shell on, mixed in flour, cornstarch and egg batter and deep fried until crispy. Other places in the Philippines has created their own variation of Okoy or Ukoy. Some instead of using sweet potato as the main ingredient others use squash, papaya or togue. Ukoy is even more delicious if you accompany it with vinegar dipping sauce.

      • 80 min
      • Serves 4
      • Easy

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      Filipino Shrimp Fritters (Ukoy or Okoy),Ukoy or Okoy Recipe is a delicious dish that is very popular in the Philippines, it is an easy to cook and very flavorful Filipino appetizer. Ukoy is prepared with whole small shrimps with head and shell on, mixed in flour, cornstarch and egg batter and deep fried until crispy. Other places in the Philippines has created their own variation of Okoy or Ukoy. Some instead of using sweet potato as the main ingredient others use squash, papaya or togue. Ukoy is even more delicious if you accompany it with vinegar dipping sauce.,Ukoy or Okoy Recipe is a delicious dish that is very popular in the Philippines, it is an easy to cook and very flavorful Filipino appetizer. Ukoy is prepared with whole small shrimps with head and shell on, mixed in flour, cornstarch and egg batter and deep fried until crispy. Other places in the Philippines has created their own variation of Okoy or Ukoy. Some instead of using sweet potato as the main ingredient others use squash, papaya or togue. Ukoy is even more delicious if you accompany it with vinegar dipping sauce.


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      Steps

      1
      Done

      Mix Together in a Bowl the Flour, Corn Starch, Egg, Garlic, Water, Fish Sauce and Pepper. Mix It Very Well and Make Sure Its Free from Lumps and Set Aside.

      2
      Done

      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.

      3
      Done

      Add the Sweet Potato, Green Onions, Carrots and Shrimp Into the Batter Mixture and Mix Well.

      4
      Done

      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.

      5
      Done

      Once Cooked, Drain Each Ukoy Fritters on a Paper Towel to Get Rid Excess Oil.

      6
      Done

      Prepare the Vinegar Dip by Mixing the Last 7 Ingredients and Mix Well, Transfer in Small Bowl and Serve Warm.

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