Filipino Shrimp Fritters (Ukoy Or Okoy) Recipe

Name: Filipino Shrimp Fritters (Ukoy Or Okoy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup medium-sized shrimp, heads and skin removed (use the whole shrimp if you have small ones ); 1 cup thinly sliced sweet potatoes (Kamote ) or 1 cup grated sweet potato (Kamote ); 1/4 cup thinly sliced carrots or 1/4 cup grated carrot; 1/8 cup green onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 egg, beaten; 1/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 dash fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup oil, for frying; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons patis or 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 birds eye chilies, chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup medium-sized shrimp, heads and skin removed (use the whole shrimp if you have small ones )
1 cup thinly sliced sweet potatoes (Kamote ) or 1 cup grated sweet potato (Kamote )
1/4 cup thinly sliced carrots or 1/4 cup grated carrot
1/8 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
1 cup oil, for frying
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons patis or 2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 birds eye chilies, chopped

1
Mix together in a bowl the flour, corn starch, egg, garlic, water, fish sauce and pepper. Mix it very well and make sure it's free from lumps and set aside.
2
Wash and peel the sweet potato and carrots then grate it but in you do not have a grater, slice thinly as you can. Then slice the green onions.
3
Add the sweet potato, green onions, carrots and shrimp into the batter mixture and mix well.
4
In a frying pan, heat oil just enough to deep fry 2 fritters at a time. Using a slotted spoon, scoop Vege-shrimp batter allowing excess batter to drip off and place in a pan like mini pancakes, frying each side until crispy and lightly brown.
5
Once cooked, drain each Ukoy fritters on a paper towel to get rid excess oil.
6
Prepare the vinegar dip by mixing the last 7 ingredients and mix well, transfer in small bowl and serve warm.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup medium-sized shrimp, heads and skin removed (use the whole shrimp if you have small ones ), 1 cup thinly sliced sweet potatoes (Kamote ) or 1 cup grated sweet potato (Kamote ), 1/4 cup thinly sliced carrots or 1/4 cup grated carrot, 1/8 cup green onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Filipino Shrimp Fritters (Ukoy Or Okoy) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Filipino Shrimp Fritters (Ukoy Or Okoy)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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