Name: Ukoy Kalabasa (Vegetarian Fritters)
Yield: 5-7
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 pouch (57 g) Mama Sita’s Palabok Mix; 1 cup (250 mL) Cooking oil for frying; 6 tbsp (90 mL) Water, cold; 2 pcs (80 g) Onions, sliced into strips; 2 stalk (60 g) Celery, sliced into ¼” thick strips; 100 g Leeks, cut into ¼” strips (including white part); ½ cup (69 g) All-purpose flour; 1 cup (118 g) Cornstarch; 3 cups (600 g) Squash (Kalabasa), peeled and cut into ⅛” x ⅛” x 3” long strips; Dipping Sauce; ½ cup (125 mL) Mama Sita’s Anghang Sarap Vinegar; Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, Mama Sita’s Palabok Mix, and water. Stir in squash, onions, celery, and leeks. Mix until well blended.
Form the fritters: In a saucer, form batter mixture into small 2” to 3” clumps. Deep-fry in pre-heated oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain excess oil. Continue the process until you used up the batter mixture. Serve hot with garlic dipping sauce.
Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine vinegar and salt.