Pinoy Ukoy (Shrimp Fritters) Recipe

Serves/Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound shrimp, sliced (12 shrimp)
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon annatto seeds, for color only
• 1 pound sweet potato, grated
• 3 tablespoons oil for frying
• 3 green onions, chopped
• Filipino Garlic Sauce for dipping (see the recipe below)

How to cook Pinoy Ukoy (Shrimp Fritters):

• In a bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, and salt. Soak annatto seeds in hot water for 20 minutes. Squeeze seeds to exude color, then strain and reserve liquid. Add 3/4 cup water and annatto water to starch mixture. Knead until the liquid is absorbed. Add the grated sweet potato and beat vigorously with a spoon until well combined. Heat oil in a skillet.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter into skillet and top with green onions and 1 shrimp. Brown on both sides.
• Serve the Pinoy Ukoy with Filipino Garlic Sauce or crush 1 tablespoon garlic with 1 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly with 1/2 cup white vinegar.

Filipino Garlic Sauce Recipe

Filipino Garlic Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons water

How to cook Filipino Garlic Sauce:

• Combine the sugar, soy sauce and stock. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and add to the pan.
• Cook, stirring constantly, over high heat, until the sauce thickens.
• Serve the sauce hot, sprinkled with minced garlic. Serve with Lumpia or Ukoy.

Note:
The Pinoy Ukoy (Shrimp Fritters) recipe easy to prepare and so good!

This recipe for Pinoy Ukoy (Shrimp Fritters) serves/makes: 12 servings

Main Ingredient: Shrimp 
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: Filipino