Okoy (Crisp Shrimp Fritters) Recipe

Okoy (Crisp Shrimp Fritters)

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup all purpose flour or cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 kg. or 1/2 lb whole baby shrimps, skin and head intact, whiskers trimmed off
  • 1/4 kg. or 1/2 lb bean sprouts
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into matchstick size pieces
  • oil for deep frying
  • garlic vinegar dip

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a bowl combine flour, salt, pepper, egg and water to make a batter. Stir to mix well.
  2. Add the shrimps, bean sprouts and sweet potatoes and toss mixture until shrimps and vegetables are coated with batter.
  3. Form individual thin patties by scooping some of the batter mixture into your palm then flattening with the other palm. Set each of the patties on a plate.
  4. In a preheated deep skillet with enough oil, deep fry the patties one by one over medium heat, making sure to brown both sides. Remove cooked patties from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with a garlic vinegar dip.

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