Squash Okoy Filipino Kalabasa Fritters 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!

SQUASH OKOY (FILIPINO KALABASA FRITTERS)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 egg, 1/3 cup water, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 cloves minced garlic, salt and pepper until smooth.
• Add 1 cup kabocha squash, 1/4 cup carrots and 1/4 cup green onions and stir until well combined.
• Put about a cup of oil in a large skillet and once it's hot enough, scoop about a heaping 1/4 cup squash batter into the oil, flatten slightly and fry on medium heat until the bottom turns a light golden brown. Flip and fry until the other side is golden brown too.
• Put the fried fritters on a tray lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil. Serve immediately.

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.

OKOY RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix in a bowl the flour, corn starch, egg, garlic, water, fish sauce, and pepper. Make sure it's free from lumps and set aside.
• Wash and peel the sweet potato and carrots then grate it but in you do not have a grater, thinly slice as you can. Then slice the green onions.
• Add the sweet potato, green onions, carrots and shrimp into the batter mixture and mix well.
• In a frying pan, heat oil just enough to deep fry two Okoy fritters at a time.
• Using a slotted spoon, scoop Vege-shrimp batter allowing excess batter to drip off and place in a pan like mini pancakes, frying each side until crispy and lightly brown.
• Once cooked, drain each Ukoy fritters on a paper towel to get rid excess oil.
• Prepare the vinegar dip by mixing all ingredients and mix well, transfer in a small bowl, and serve warm.