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Ukoy (Shrimp Fritters)

Ukoy (Shrimp Fritters)

The vinegar dipping sauce balances out the oiliness of the dish as a result of the deep frying. It also gives a sweet, sour hot taste as the crispy batter quickly absorbs the flavour of the sauce.

Ready in: 15

Serves: 4

Complexity: very-easy

kcal: 223

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Ingredients

UKOY:--
500 g shrimps
1½ cup butternut, chopped thinly or grated
½ cup flour
¼ tsp SIDS CRAZY LEMON
1 cup cornflour
1 egg, beaten
1¼ cup water
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 freshly ground black pepper
rice bran oil for frying
VINEGAR DIP:--
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large red onion, chopped
2 tbsp sugar
¾ cup white vinegar
¼ cup water
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 birds eye chillies, chopped

Directions

In a deep bowl mix together flour, SIDS CRAZY LEMON, cornflour, eggs, garlic, water, fish sauce and pepper. Mix well and make sure it’s free of lumps.
Add the butternut squash, shrimps and mix well.
In a pan, add oil enough for deep frying but letting patty settle down flat on the pan. Using a scoop, spoon out shrimp batter and place in pan like mini pancakes, frying each side for about 2 minutes each.
Once fritters are cooked, place on a paper tower to drain excess fat.
Prepare the vinegar dip by mixing all the vinegar dip ingredients.