Philippines - Ukoy (Shrimp Patty)

Ukoy 

(Shrimp Patty)

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

-       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.