Ukoy (Shrimp Patty)

Ingredients:
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

Procedures:

• 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.

Via: asiarecipe dot com