Ukoy (Shrimp Patty)

Ingredients

BATTER

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup annatto water
1 1/2 cups shrimp broth
1 egg, well beaten
cooking oil

TOPPING

2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup chopped green onion
2 pieces tofu, cut into strips
1/2 lb small shrimp, cleaned
1 cup papaya

Directions

1. Sift the first five batter ingredients together in a bowl. 2. Blend in the annatto water, broth and egg.3. Beat until smooth. 4. Heat oil in high heat for deep-frying. 5. Set aside. 6. Arrange a bed of bean sprouts and green papaya in a saucer. 7. Top with some green onion, tofu strips and shrimps. 8. Add about 1/3 cup of batter. 9. Slide the mixture carefully into the hot oil.10. Fry until crisp and brown on both sides. 11. Drain. 12. Serve with a mixture of vinegar and crushed garlic for dipping seasoned with salt and pepper.