okoy

Crispiest Shrimp Okoy (Shrimp Fritters)

If you’ve been to a “Pasalubong Center” (a souvenir shop usually found around tourist attractions in the Philippines), chances are you have seen those deep fried baby shrimp fritters they sell. They usually come stacked in a small mound on a disposable plate then sealed with plastic wrap. Munching on them is such a delight …

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Crunchy Sweet Potato Okoy (Vegetable Fritters)

Okoy is a dish consisting of julienned vegetables and shrimps mixed in a batter and deep fried until crunchy. It’s always served with a vinegar-garlic dip. For most people, shrimp is a “must” ingredient in making okoy but my family is not a big fan of shrimps. We seldom buy this crustacean. In fact, I …

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