Papaya Ukoy or Papaya Okoy

A tasty ukoy dish made from grated green papaya and fresh small shrimps. The usual ukoy is made from toge and shrimps and I think substituting it with other kinds of vegetable like the unripe green papaya is a better choice specially if toge is not available.

To make papaya ukoy: Mix flour, salt, pepper and water together to make a smooth batter. Add grated papaya and onion. Place 2-3 tablespoons of mixture in a saucer to form patties and press 2-3 shrimps on top. In a large pan or wok, heat cooking oil. Deep fry the patties until golden brown and crispy. Drain in absorbent paper towels. To see the complete recipe with lists of ingredients in exact measurements, continue reading.

How to Make Papaya Ukoy

Manny

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Filipino

Servings 8 pcs

Ingredients

  

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 cup green papaya grated
• 1 pc onion chopped
• 200 grams small fresh shrimps cleaned (for vegans: subtitute with vegemeat or tofu)
• 1 cup oil for frying

Instructions

 

How to make papaya ukoy

• Mix flour, salt, pepper and water together to make a smooth batter.
• Add grated papaya and onion.
• Place 2-3 tablespoons of mixture in a saucer to form patties and press 2-3 shrimps on top.
• In a large pan or wok, heat cooking oil.
• Deep fry the patties until golden brown and crispy. Drain in absorbent paper towels.
• Serve hot with vinegar and garlic sauce.