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Mama Sita's

This is a simple and flavorful Filipino appetizer usually made with unpeeled shrimps that are fried to a crisp.

  • Cooking time: Cook 15 min
  • Yield: 5-7
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Ingredients: 13 ingredients
  • Steps: 3 steps

First published

Golden ukoy shrimp fritters with visible shrimp tails, served with a garlic vinegar dipping sauce
Ukoy

Ingredients

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Sauce

Instructions

  1. To prepare the batter : In a mixing bowl combine tagonton, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, Mama Sita’s Palabok Mix and water. Stir in sweet potato, tofu and leeks.

  2. To form the fritters : In a saucer, form batter mixture into small 3”(45 g) patties. Gently slide into pre-heated pan with hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain excess oil. Continue process until you use up the batter mixture. Serve hot with garlic dipping sauce.

  3. To prepare the sauce : In a bowl, combine vinegar, garlic, black pepper and salt.