Crisp prawn fritters (ukoy) recipe

Name: Crisp prawn fritters (ukoy) recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 75 g (2.6oz) plain flour; 35 g (1.2oz) cornflour; 1 egg, well beaten; 80 ml (2.8fl oz) water; 2 tsp fish sauce; 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper; 100 g (3.5oz) peeled and deveined prawns, chopped; 60 g (2.1oz) beansprouts; 40 g (1.4oz) carrot, cut into thin matchsticks; 1 spring onion, thinly sliced; 1 measure groundnut or corn oil; enough for deep-frying and oiling

Servings: persons

75 g (2.6oz) plain flour
35 g (1.2oz) cornflour
1 egg, well beaten
80 ml (2.8fl oz) water
2 tsp fish sauce
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
100 g (3.5oz) peeled and deveined prawns, chopped
60 g (2.1oz) beansprouts
40 g (1.4oz) carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
1 measure groundnut or corn oil; enough for deep-frying and oiling

1
Sift the flour and cornflour in a bowl.
2
Add the egg, water, fish sauce and black pepper to taste and whisk to make a smooth batter.
3
Cover and rest for 1015 minutes.
4
Stir in the remaining ingredients, except the oil.
5
Heat enough oil for deep-frying in a suitable pan to about 180C, or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds.
6
The fritters should be as flat as possible so take a wide metal spatula and oil it.
7
(In the Philippines, they use banana or cacao leaves.)
8
Dip a soup spoon (the kind you eat your soup with) of the mixture and deposit it on the spatula.
9
Flatten it a little.
10
Lower the spatula into the oil, then slide the ukoy off into the oil.
11
If you cant manage step 5, just drop them into the oil straight from the spoon, but note they will be chunkier and not as crisp.
12
Fry on both sides until cooked through.
13
Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
14
Serve immediately with a fruity vinegar, with optional chilli and garlic slices in it.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 75 g (2.6oz) plain flour, 35 g (1.2oz) cornflour, 1 egg, well beaten, 80 ml (2.8fl oz) water, and more.

Yes, Crisp prawn fritters (ukoy) recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crisp prawn fritters (ukoy) recipe

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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