How To Make Papaya Ukoy Recipes

UKOY RECIPE (SHRIMP FRITTER)

Steps:

• 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 or small cooking pot and pour-in the cooking oil.
• When 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. Please note that cooking time may vary. Repeat this step until the entire mixture is consumed.
• 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 with sinamak.
• Share and enjoy!

UKOY RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, mix together grated green papaya and grated squash. Set aside.
• In a different mixing bowl. Mix together cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• Add water gradually while whisking until smooth and no traces of flour left. Tip in achuete powder and mix until fully incorporated.
• Heat cooking oil using a deep frying pan over medium high heat.
• In a small plate or saucer, pour a 2-3 tbsp of batter and then place 1 cup of grated papaya and calabasa.
• Place 2 -3 pieces of onion slices then add 1 large shrimp or 5-6 small shrimps on top. Lastly, pour another 2 - 3 tbsp of batter on top.
• When oil is hot enough, slide the ukoy gently into the frying pan and try to anchor the batter with a spatula so it won't spread out.
• Cook each side for 4 minutes or until golden and crispy. Repeat the process until you finish all the batter and papaya. Serve and enjoy. Bon Appetit!

UKOY

Steps:

• 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.

UKOY (SHRIMP PATTY)

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.