Sunday, August 1, 2010

Philippines Cuisine: Ukoy

Posted by The 4 Chiquez at 9:20 PM


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.


 

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