Ukoy, crispy fried fritters filled with small shrimp
Crispy Filipino-style doughnuts filled with small shrimp, coated in cornstarch, and served with a vinaigrette sauce. A very popular appetizer.
Crispy, shrimp-filled fritters, a classic Filipino dish that is perfect for sharing.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time15 min
- Total30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostModerate
- Calories799 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodFrying
- Estimated cost$20.23 $5.06 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
Ingredients
people
- $18.71
- $0.12
- $0.13
- $0.26
- $1.01
Prices from US supermarkets.
Directions
- Wash the small shrimp and drain them. ≈ 2 min
- Mix the salt, pepper, and cornstarch. ≈ 4 min
- Take 2 tablespoons of the mixture and place them in a small bowl. ≈ 3 min
- Pour cela, add them to the hot oil, making sure the mixture doesn’t spread out.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain. ≈ 2 min
- Repeat for the remaining shrimp. ≈ 3 min
- Serve with a sauce made from vinegar and crushed garlic, or with a sauce made from chopped onions. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Ukoy, crispy fried fritters filled with small shrimp
- 1 kg of small prawns or langoustines$18.71
- 1 tablespoon of salt$0.12
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper$0.13
- 60 g of cornstarch (1/2 cup)$0.26
- 240 ml of oil (1 cup) for frying$1.01
Total$20.23
that's $5.06 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 799 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 57.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Protein | 49.3 g |
| Salt | 1.13 g |
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