Crispy Shrimp Ukoy
Filipino-style shrimp and sweet potato fritters with a crispy exterior and tender interior. Fried golden in minutes and served with a tangy vinegar dipping sauce.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
In a bowl, whisk together flour, 1 beaten egg, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
Step 2
Fold shrimp and julienned sweet potato into the batter until fully coated.
Step 3
Heat oil in a shallow skillet over medium-high until a wooden spoon submerged sizzles immediately, ~3 minutes.
Step 4
Scoop batter in 2-tbsp portions into hot oil; fry 3–4 fritters at a time until golden brown, ~2 minutes per side.
Step 5
Transfer ukoy to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Step 6
Stir vinegar with 0.25 cup water and 0.5 tsp salt; serve as dipping sauce alongside fritters.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- whisk
- shallow skillet or frying pan
- wooden spoon
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- paper towels
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