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Ukoy
Filipino shrimp and vegetable fritters are crispy, tasty, and seriously addictive. Delicious as snack, appetizer, or side dish!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 150 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 medium green papaya, peeled, seeded and shredded
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ small kalabasa, peeled, seeded and julienned
- 3 shallots, peeled and sliced thinly
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- canola oil
- ½ pound small shrimps, tendrils trimmed
Spiced Vinegar Dip
- 1 cup vinegar
- 2 to 3 Thai chili peppers, minced
- ½ small red onion, peeled and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded papaya and about 1 tablespoon salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes and using hands, squeeze to dispel juices. Rinse under cold running water and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
- In a large bowl, combine egg, cornstarch, flour, water, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well-blended and smooth.
- Add papaya, kalabasa, shallots and green onion to batter and stir to combine.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 2-inch of oil until hot.
- On a large spoon, place about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture and press 1 to 2 shrimps on top.
- Gently slide mixture into the hot oil and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Cook in batches as necessary.
- Remove from heat and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Serve hot with spiced vinegar dip.
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For the Spiced Vinegar Dip
- In a bowl, combine vinegar, chili peppers, onions, and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- For crispy results, make sure the oil is hot and enough to submerge patties during frying. Cook patties in batches and do not overcrowd the pan.
- To keep from falling apart, fry the fritters undisturbed for about 2 to 3 minutes until browned on the bottom, and then turn with the spatula to continue to cook until browned and crispy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
393mg
(16%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
821IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 821IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.