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.

Shanghai Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsps garlic, minced
  • 3 pcs chinese sausages, sliced into 1/8 inch thick pieces
  • 3 tbsps soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup scallions
  • 1/4 cup shallots, minced
  • 1/2 cup pork loin, sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsps vegetable or corn oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh shrimps, shelled, chopped
  • 5 cups cold cooked rice, mashed lightly with 1 cup of cold water

Procedure:

  1. In a frying pan, Add oil and fry the garlic and shallots. Add sausages, pork and shrimps. Season with soy sauce and parsley.
  2. Add rice and continue frying up to 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Mix all the ingredients when done, garnish with scallions.