Ukoy

Description
Shrimp, tofu & beansprout fritters served with vinegar and garlic dip.



Ingredients

 * 1 cup flour (arina)
 * 1 cup cornstarch
 * 1½ tsp baking powder
 * 1½ tsp salt (asin)
 * ½ tsp ground pepper (paminta)
 * ¼ cup atsuete water
 * 1½ cup shrimp broth (katas ng hipon)
 * 1 egg (beaten)
 * 2 cups bean sprouts (toge)
 * 1 cup chopped onions
 * 2 pieces tokwa (tofu)
 * ¼ kilo small shrimps

Directions

 * 1) Strain the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and pepper.  Add the atsuete water, katas ng hipon and egg. Mix well.
 * 2) In a saucer, put in some toge, chopped onions, tokwa and some shrimps.
 * 3) Measure ⅓ cup of the mixed batter and pour into the saucer.
 * 4) Heat cooking oil in a pan. Pour in the contents of the saucer into the heated oil. Fry until crispy and golden brown.
 * 5) Prepare some vinegar with crushed garlic, salt and pepper as sauce to your delectable ukoy.