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Crispy Ukoy Shrimp Fritters

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A nostalgic Filipino snack featuring crispy golden shrimp fritters with fresh vegetables, perfect for quick and easy homemade snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup ice-cold water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup small shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, washed and drained
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • ½ cup green beans, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Vegetable oil or peanut oil, enough for shallow frying
  • Optional: Vinegar with crushed garlic and chili flakes for dipping

Instructions

  1. Rinse shrimp, pat dry, and set aside. Julienne the carrot, slice the green beans and green onions thinly. Wash and drain bean sprouts well. Mince garlic finely.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add beaten egg and slowly pour in ice-cold water while whisking gently until smooth and slightly runny.
  3. Add shrimp, bean sprouts, carrot, green beans, green onions, and garlic into the batter. Stir gently to coat evenly without overmixing.
  4. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet to about ½ inch depth over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C) or a drop of batter sizzles immediately.
  5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture and carefully drop into hot oil. Flatten slightly. Fry 3-4 fritters at a time without overcrowding for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully.
  6. Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Let rest for a minute or two to crisp up.
  7. Serve hot with optional vinegar dipping sauce.

Notes

Keep the batter cold to maintain crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to keep oil temperature steady. Use fresh oil for best flavor. Drain fritters well on paper towels or wire rack. Adjust batter thickness with cold water or flour as needed. Reheat in skillet or toaster oven to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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