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Best Ukoy (Shrimp Fritter) Recipe

Course Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword Seafood Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 245kcal
Cost $5-20

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Small shrimps cleaned
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • ¼ cup Flour
  • 1 ½ cups Mung bean sprouts or Togue
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1 pc Egg beaten
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 ¼ cup Water
  • 2 cups Cooking oil

Instructions

  • Combine cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, water, salt, and ground black pepper then stir until diluted.
  • Add the shrimps and mung bean sprouts in the mixture and lightly stir to distribute.
  • Heat a frying pan and pour-in the cooking oil.
  • Once the oil is hot enough, scoop about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture and quickly (but cautiously) drop it in hot oil.
  • Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until the color turns golden brown. Repeat this step until the entire mixture is consumed.
    Note: Cooking time may vary.
  • Remove the deep-fried ukoy from the pan and place in a plate lined with paper towel to absorb the oil.
  • Remove the paper towel and serve. Enjoy!