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Friday, May 7, 2010

OKOY or UKOY (Shrimp Patty/ fritter)



 INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1 egg,  beaten
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 kg. or 1/2 lb whole baby shrimps
  • 1/4 kg. or 1/2 lb bean sprouts
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into matchstick size pieces
  • oil for deep frying
  • garlic vinegar  or soy sauce dip
  • 1/2 squash (optional)

Method:

1. In a large bowl combine flour, salt, pepper, egg and water to make a batter. Stir to mix well.

 2. Add the shrimps, bean sprouts and sweet potatoes and toss mixture until shrimps and vegetables are coated with batter.

 3. Form individual thin patties by scooping some of the batter mixture into your palm then flattening with the other palm. Set each of the patties on a plate.


 4. In a preheated deep skillet with enough oil, deep fry the patties one by one over medium heat, making sure to brown both sides. Remove cooked patties from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with a garlic vinegar dip.

ENJOY Okoy!

       Nutrition Facts

            Serving Size: 1 fritter 
        Amount per Serving
  • Calories 225 Calories from Fat 63
        % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 7g 11%
  • Saturated Fat 0g 0%
  • Sodium 0mg 0%
  • Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
  • Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
  • Protein 17g 34%
       Est. Percent of Calories from:
       Fat 28.0% Carbs 40.9%
        Protein 30.2%

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