Ukoy Shrimp Patty Recipes

UKOY RECIPE - FILIPINO SHRIMP FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt and ground pepper. Add the water and whisk together until well-blended and smooth. Stir in annatto/achuete powder to the mixture and mix well until color is evenly distributed.
• Add 1 cup shrimps and grated sweet potato in the mixture and lightly stir to distribute.
• Heat oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Fill a small saucer evenly with about 2-3 tablespoon of the mixture and add 2-3 more shrimps on top. Gently tilt the saucer to slide the mixture into the hot oil and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown.
• Transfer the deep-fried ukoy in a plate lined with paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
• Serve while still hot with spiced vinegar.

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.

HOW TO COOK UKOY (BEAN SPROUTS AND SHRIMP FRITTERS)

Steps:

• In a bowl combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, egg and water. Beat with a whisk or fork the ingredients until it forms a smooth batter.
• Then add the shrimps, bean sprouts and shredded carrots. Mix until the three ingredients are wll coated with batter.
• In a deep frying pan, heat cooking oil until hot. Then using a laddle or sandok, scoop about 1/8 cup of the mixture and pour in hot cooking oil.
• Cook each side for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Place on a colander or paper towel to drain excess oil.
• Cooking may vary depending on the cooking oil temperature and size of the fritters.
• Do the same cooking method on the rest of the mixture. Serve with a mixture of vinegar, sliced onion, crushed peppercorns and crushed garlic dipping sauce.

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.

SHRIMP PATTIES

Steps:

• Saute shrimp in butter with garlic powder.
• Do NOT drain.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir well until warm and blended.
• Fill patties.
• Bake in 350 degrees for 12 minutes.