Best Crispy Okoy
Okoy, also known as shrimp fritters, is a popular Filipino snack or appetizer made with small shrimp and vegetables mixed in a batter and then deep-fried. It is usually served with soy sauce or vinegar for dipping.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs tiny shrimp Cleaned, rinsed, and drained
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cup water
- 1 medium onion
- 2 small carrots
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 cup butternut squash
- cilantro
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Start by cracking the eggs into a large mixing bowl and adding water. Whisk until well blended.
- In another bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch together. Gradually add this dry mixture to the eggs and water, stirring continuously.
- Slice the onion, sweet potato, carrots, and butternut squash into thin strips. Finely chop the cilantro. Combine all these ingredients with the egg mixture, stirring until it forms a thick paste.
- Next, add the shrimp to the mix. If the batter feels too thick, add a bit more water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Heat enough oil for deep frying in a pot or a deep fryer pan over medium-high heat.
- Using a large spoon or an ice cream scoop, form small circles of batter and gently drop them into the hot oil, one by one.
- Fry each side for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
- Serve your warm shrimp fritters (okoy) with ketchup or vinegar for dipping. Enjoy this delicious treat!
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Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 675mgPotassium: 518mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 16051IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 3mg
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