Ukoy (Shrimp Patty) Recipe
Ingredients:
BATTER
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tsps baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsps salt
- 1/2 tsps pepper
- 1/4 cup annatto water
- 1 1/2 cups shrimp broth
- 1 egg, beaten
- cooking oil
TOPPING
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 cup green onion, chopped
- 2 pcs tofu, cut into strips
- 1/2 lb small fresh shrimp, cleaned
- 1 cup papaya
Procedure:
- In a bowl, combine the first 5 batter ingredients.
- Blend in the annatto water, broth and egg. Beat until smooth.
- Heat oil in a high heat for deep frying.
- Arrange a bed of bean sprouts and green papaya in a saucer.
- Top with some green onion, tofu, and shrimps.
- Add 1/3 cup of batter
- Slide the mixture carefully into the hot oil.
- Fry until it crisp and brown on both sides, drain.
- Serve with a mixture of vinegar and crushed garlic for dipping seasoned with salt and pepper.