Ukoy (Shrimp Fritters)

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INGREDIENTS

(Ukoy)

  • 500g small shrimps, skin on
  • 1 1/2 cup butternut squash, chopped thinly or grated
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 freshly ground black pepper
  • oil

(Vinegar Dip)

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 pcs bird’s eye chillies, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a deep bowl mix together flour, corn flour, eggs, garlic, water, fish sauce and pepper. Mix well and make sure it’s free of lumps.
  2. Now add the butternut squash and shrimps and mix well.
  3. In a pan, add oil enough for deep frying but letting patty settle down flat on the pan. Now using a scoop, spoon out shrimp batter and place in pan like mini pancakes, frying each side for around 2 minutes each.
  4. Once fritters are cooked place on a paper towel to drain excess fat.
  5. Prepare the vinegar dip by mixing all the vinegar dip ingredients.

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