Recipe: Ukoy - Shrimp Fritters

Philippines food: Ukoy or Shrimp fritters

Image © 2007 Habeeb Salloum

Serves about 6

2 cups bean sprouts1-1/2 cups chopped shrimps 1 cup flour 2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander1/2 cup finely chopped green onions 4 cloves garlic, crushed1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes wateroil

Combine all ingredients, except water and oil in a mixing bowl, then stir in as much water as needed to create a pancake-like batter.

Place oil to about a one-inch depth in a saucepan, then heat. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter in oil then fry over medium heat until fritters become golden brown. Drain on paper towels, then serve warm.

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