Ukoy

This is one of Filipino finger food. Commonly served during break time together with the vinegar sauce you will surely enjoy this kind of food. This isn’t seasonal this can be served all the times. Easy to prepare and budget friendly.

Ingredients:

1 cup small shrimps (cleaned)

1 cup cornstarch

¼ cup flour

1 ½ cups monggo bean sprouts

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 piece raw egg

Cooking procedure:

1. In a large bowl. Combine cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, water, salt, and ground black pepper then stir until diluted.

2. Add: the shrimps and monggo bean sprouts in the mixture and stir.

3. In a large frying pan pour-in the cooking oil.

4. When the oil is hot enough, scoop 3 tablespoons of the mixture and quickly drop it in hot oil. (Flatten)

5. Cook each side for 3 minutes or until the color turns golden brown.

6. Remove the deep-fried “Ukoy” from the pan and place in a plate lined with paper towel to absorb the oil.

7. Remove the paper towel and serve with “sinamak” or vinegar sauce.

Serve and Enjoy!