Best Shredded Sweet Potato And Carrot Fritters Ukoy Recipes

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UKOY



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Filipino shrimp and vegetable fritters are crispy, tasty, and seriously addictive. Delicious as snack, appetizer, or side dish!

Provided by Lalaine Manalo

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 medium green papaya, peeled, seeded and shredded
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup flour
1 cup water
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 small kalabasa, peeled, seeded and julienned
3 shallots, peeled and sliced thinly
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
canola oil
1/2 pound small shrimps, tendrils trimmed
1 cup vinegar
2 to 3 Thai chili peppers, minced
1/2 small red onion, peeled and diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine shredded papaya and about 1 tablespoon salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes and using hands, squeeze to dispel juices. Rinse under cold running water and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
  • In a large bowl, combine egg, cornstarch, flour, water, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well-blended and smooth.
  • Add papaya, kalabasa, shallots and green onion to batter and stir to combine.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 2-inch of oil until hot.
  • On a large spoon, place about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture and press 1 to 2 shrimps on top.
  • Gently slide mixture into the hot oil and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Cook in batches as necessary.
  • Remove from heat and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Serve hot with spiced vinegar dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 393 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHREDDED SWEET POTATO AND CARROT FRITTERS (UKOY)



Shredded Sweet Potato and Carrot Fritters (Ukoy) image

Frying ukoy the Bad Saint way is a very active process­-the fritter will blow apart in the oil before you tease it back together. Use a tall pot with plenty of extra room since the oil will bubble vigorously when the mix hits it.

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 Thai chiles, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1/4 cup sugarcane vinegar or distilled white vinegar
Kosher salt
1 medium sweet potato, peeled
4 medium carrots, peeled
Kosher salt
8 cups (or more) vegetable oil
3/4 cup (or more) club soda
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 1/4 cups cornstarch
4 ounces small or medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
A deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • Mix chiles, garlic, onion, and vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt.
  • Thinly slice sweet potatoes and carrots into 3x1/4" planks (use a mandoline if you have one), then slice lengthwise into matchsticks. Place in a medium bowl and toss with a few pinches of salt. Let sit until slightly softened, about 30 minutes. Rinse off salt and pat dry.
  • Pour oil into a large heavy pot to a depth of at least 2" but with at least a 4" headspace, as oil will bubble aggressively when you add fritters. Fit pot with thermometer; heat oil over medium-high until thermometer registers 330°F-340°F.
  • Meanwhile, combine club soda and fish sauce in a large measuring glass. Add cornstarch and whisk until smooth. Place half of sweet potato and carrot mixture, shrimp, and cilantro in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Pour in half of cornstarch slurry and toss to coat (slurry should cling to shrimp and vegetables in a light, even layer).
  • Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower half of slurry-coated vegetable and shrimp mixture into oil. Once bubbling subsides, mixture will disperse across the surface of oil. Using a spider or a clean slotted spoon, corral vegetables and shrimp by gathering them against the side of the pot until they form a large mound that clings together and can be turned as a single unit. Fry, turning occasionally and increasing heat as needed to keep oil temperature between 330°F and 340°F, until fritter is golden brown and crisp around edges, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining slurry-coated vegetable and shrimp mixture, adding a splash or so of club soda if needed to loosen batter (it should look like a glossy coating), to make another fritter.
  • Repeat entire process with remaining sweet potato and carrot mixture, cilantro, shrimp, and cornstarch slurry to make 2 more fritters.
  • Season fritters lightly with salt. Serve with chile vinegar alongside for dipping.
  • Chile vinegar can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Vegetables can be salted, drained, and patted dry 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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