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Ukoy Recipe

Ukoy recipe using papaya and squash is not only healthy but a tasty appetizer or main dish. Crispy shrimp and vegetable fritters that gets better dipped in spicy, garlicky, vinegar.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: shrimp fritters, ukoy, ukoy recipe
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Mia

Ingredients

  • 3 cups green papaya grated
  • 2 cups calabasa (squash) grated
  • 10 large shrimps (unshelled, with head) or 1 ½ cup small shrimps
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4-5 cups cooking oil

For batter

  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 3 tsp achuete powder for coloring

Vinegar dipping sauce

  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 pcs. bird's eye chili
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together grated green papaya and grated squash. Set aside.
    3 cups green papaya, 2 cups calabasa (squash)
  • In a different mixing bowl. Mix together cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. 
    1 cup cornstarch, 1 cup all purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • Add water gradually while whisking until smooth and no traces of flour left. Tip in achuete powder and mix until fully incorporated.
    1 ½ cup water, 3 tsp achuete powder
    batter annitto
  • Heat cooking oil using a deep frying pan over medium high heat.
    4-5 cups cooking oil
  • In a small plate or saucer, pour a 2-3 tbsp of batter and then place 1 cup of grated papaya and calabasa.
    ukoy uncooked
  • Place 2 -3 pieces of onion slices then add 1 large shrimp or 5-6 small shrimps on top. Lastly, pour another 2 - 3 tbsp of batter on top.
    1 medium onion, 10 large shrimps (unshelled, with head)
  • When oil is hot enough, slide the ukoy gently into the frying pan and try to anchor the batter with a spatula so it won't spread out.
    frying ukoy in pan
  • Cook each side for 4 minutes or until golden and crispy. Repeat the process until you finish all the batter and papaya. Serve and enjoy. Bon Appetit!
    okoy in a saucer

For the vinegar sauce.

  • Add vinegar, red onions, garlic, chilis, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
    1/2 cup vinegar, 1 small red onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 pcs. bird's eye chili, salt and pepper to taste

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Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg