Ukoy (Shrimp Patty)

Delicious and unusual way to prepare shrimp! In addition to bean sprouts, squash or sweet potato can be used in this recipe. Serve while hot or warm.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 6 Patties

Ingredients

• BATTER

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup cornstarch
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  annatto water
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shrimp broth
• 1  egg, well beaten
•  cooking oil

• TOPPING

• 2  cups bean sprouts
• 1  cup  chopped green onion
• 2  pieces tofu, cut into strips
• 1⁄2 lb small shrimp, cleaned
• 1  cup papaya

Directions

1. Sift the first five batter ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Blend in the annatto water, broth and egg.
3. Beat until smooth.
4. Heat oil in high heat for deep-frying.
5. Set aside.
6. Arrange a bed of bean sprouts and green papaya in a saucer.
7. Top with some green onion, tofu strips and shrimps.
8. Add about 1/3 cup of batter.
9. Slide the mixture carefully into the hot oil.
10. Fry until crisp and brown on both sides.
11. Drain.
12. Serve with a mixture of vinegar and crushed garlic for dipping seasoned with salt and pepper.