Ukoy or Okoy (Filipino Shrimp Fritter) is one of a kind Filipino delicacy. Ukoy do have many variations and the ingredients of it varies at each and every Philippine region. The only ingredient that is constant at this kind of this dish is the shrimp. Ukoy is a popular food for merienda or as an afternoon snack.
Below is a basic and easy to follow Ukoy recipe using mung bean sprout (togue) and shrimps..
Ingredients:
* 3 cups mung bean sprouts, washed
* 1 cup shrimps, shelled
* 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
* 1/2 cup carrots, julienne d
* 1/2 cup all purpose flour
* 2/3 cup cornstarch
* 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 2 medium sized eggs
* 1 cup shrimp juice (pounded shrimp shell in water and strained)
* 2 tablespoons achuete seeds steeped in 1/4 cup water
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground pepper
* cooking oil for pan frying
Cooking Procedure:
1). In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together except the cooking oil.
2). Heat up cooking oil in a pan.
3). Scoop the batter using 1/2 measuring cup and put it onto the hot pan. Flatten the batter with a spatula.
4). In a medium heat,. pan fry both sides until golden brown.
Note: Depending on the size of your pan, you could cook from 2 to 3 at a time.
Ukoy or Okoy is best served with vinegar and soy sauce with lots of chili and garlic as the dipping sauce.
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I think I have not tasted that before. Not so sure. But where do this exactly originate from? haha. Thanks for sharing btw.
Ever since I love Ukoy, the shrimp, eggs and flour together make the taste yummy!
I have been wanting to cook this ,but unfortunately i don't have mung bean sprout here. i might try other veggies but the idea of ukoy is not the same, iba pa rin ang toge.
Ukoy with vinegar and at times ketchup can really be an excellent side dish or snack.
i cooked okoy made of vegestables and kalabasa. i will try this recipe with a twist of shimp.. 🙂
i would love to try how to cook this one time! My mom always cook this one!! really taste good! xx
One traditional Pinoy merienda na nakakalimutan na. Mas sikat na kasi now ang Banana Que, Maruya and Turon. But I do love feasting on Okoy.
This is one of the faves. I like okoy… especially its aroma… hhhmmm!
I like ukoy so much.. I use a lot of various ingredients to replace the squash.. sometimes I use carrots…
Thank you Ron for sharing this recipe. Madali lang pala. I haven't tried cooking it buy I love ukoy so much! 🙂 I will try your recipe.
My family loves eating okoy so I better try this recipe just for a different flavor and presentation.
I have heard of ukoy many times but I do not think that I have actually tasted them. Perhaps it's time for me to experience the delicious ukoy by first cooking it!
I really love having okoy for lunch and dinner though no one here in the house knows how to cook one.
this is going to be dangerous for me to took. i will definitely not stop until everything is eaten, by me hehe
First time i read the word "ukoy" 🙂 It looks very delicious and easy to prepare.
I love ukoy especially partnered with great tasting vinegar dip. sadly, i don't usually find those dips.
I know that tastes great but the presentation made it even greater. 🙂 Great cooking skills man. Thanks for sharing this. 🙂
Shrimp Fritter, sounds so good.. and it's Ukoy in tagalog.. great! gonna be tryin some this holiday! nice..
Delish! I always dip this in vinegar.
That looks really delicious! I want to know how you made the vinegar dip too… Please? 🙂 Happy New Year!
My kids love Okoy! I love it with vinegar! 🙂 great food posts you have as always! Happy New Year! 🙂
I usually cooke ukoy using squash with of course, shrimps then paired with spicy vinegar. I am starting to drool again..hehehe
my mom cooks this, favorite ng family…yum
i miss okoy!!! but im banned from any allergy causing food… ;-( oh but i really miss okoy!!!! 🙁
This is my favorite, I should try cooking this one. Off to supermarket on Saturday and look for shrimps.
Thanks for sharing the recipe, I might try this soon as I haven't tried Ukoy yet..hahaaha
Craving for okoy now. We have squash at home, kulang na lang hipon. Calling Daddy, hehe.
Yummy especially with lots of vinegar!
I love okoy but we haven't tried cooking it yet. Thanks for the recipe, and I can make an attempt! 😀