UKOY (SHRIMP PATTY)

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Delicious and unusual way to prepare shrimp! In addition to bean sprouts, squash or sweet potato can be used in this recipe. Serve while hot or warm.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Papaya

Time 35m

Yield 6 Patties

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup annatto water
1 1/2 cups shrimp broth
1 egg, well beaten
cooking oil
2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup chopped green onion
2 pieces tofu, cut into strips
1/2 lb small shrimp, cleaned
1 cup papaya

Steps:

  • Sift the first five batter ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Blend in the annatto water, broth and egg.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Heat oil in high heat for deep-frying.
  • Set aside.
  • Arrange a bed of bean sprouts and green papaya in a saucer.
  • Top with some green onion, tofu strips and shrimps.
  • Add about 1/3 cup of batter.
  • Slide the mixture carefully into the hot oil.
  • Fry until crisp and brown on both sides.
  • Drain.
  • Serve with a mixture of vinegar and crushed garlic for dipping seasoned with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.8, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 751.1, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 15.1

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