Ukoy (Shrimp Patty) recipe

BATTER

• 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

TOPPING

• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 1 cup chopped green onion
• 2 pieces tofu, cut into strips
• 1/2 lb small shrimp, cleaned
• 1 cup papaya

Directions

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