Ukoy

Ukoy -

Shrimp, tofu and beansprout fritters served with vinegar and garlic dip.

Ingredients:

1 cup flour (arina)
1 cup cornstarch
1½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp salt (asin)
½ tsp ground pepper (paminta)
¼ cup atsuete water
1½ cup shrimp broth (katas ng hipon)
1 egg (beaten)
2 cups bean sprouts (toge)
1 cup chopped onions
2 pieces tokwa (tofu)
¼ kilo small shrimps

Directions:

Strain the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add the atsuete water, katas ng hipon and egg. Mix well.
In a saucer, put in some toge, chopped onions, tokwa and some shrimps.
Measure ⅓ cup of the mixed batter and pour into the saucer.
Heat cooking oil in a pan. Pour in the contents of the saucer into the heated oil. Fry until crispy and golden brown.
Prepare some vinegar with crushed garlic, salt and pepper as sauce to your delectable ukoy.