Shrimp Patty, (Ukoy)
Source of Recipe
from Joyce at thriftyfun
A delicious and unusual way to prepare shrimp!
In addition to bean sprouts, squash or sweet
potato can be used in this recipe.
Shrimp Patty, (Ukoy)
for batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup annatto water
1 1/2 cups shrimp broth
1 egg, well beaten
cooking oil
for topping:
2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup chopped green onions
2 pieces tofu, cut into strips
1/2 pound small shrimp, cleaned
1 cup papayas
for batter:
Sift the first five batter ingredients together in a bowl.
Blend in the annatto water, broth and egg.
Beat until smooth.
Heat oil in high heat for deep frying.
Set aside.
for topping:
Arrange a bed of bean sprouts and green papaya in a saucer.
Top with some green onion, tofu strips and shrimps.
Add about 1/3 cup of batter.
Slide the mixture carefully into the hot oil.
Fry until crisp and brown on both sides.
Drain.
Serve with a mixture of vinegar and crushed garlic for dipping
seasoned with salt and pepper.
Serve while hot or warm.
Makes 6 patties.
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