Sweet Potato Ukoy With Palabok Recipe

Sweet Potato Ukoy With Palabok Recipe

Palabok and Sweet Potato Ukoy combine two Filipino tastes. This recipe makes crispy, tasty ukoy paired with rich palabok sauce. It's simple, fun, and delicious. Follow each step to make this amazing dish at home.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Ukoy:

• 2 cups sweet potatoes, julienned

• 1/2 cup small shrimp (optional)

• 1/4 cup bean sprouts (optional)

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 egg

• Salt, to taste

• Pepper, to taste

• Cooking oil, for frying

For the Palabok Sauce:

• 2 tbsp annatto oil (for color)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup ground pork (optional)

• 1/2 cup shrimp broth or water

• 2 tbsp fish sauce

• Salt, to taste

• Pepper, to taste

• A slurry consisting of two tablespoons water and one tablespoon cornstarch

Toppings:

• Chopped green onions

• Hard-boiled egg slices

• Crushed chicharron (pork cracklings)

• lemon or calamansi wedding dresses

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare the Ukoy Mixture

Get a big bowl. Add the sweet potatoes to the bowl. Put the shrimp into the bowl if you want. Add bean sprouts too if you like. Crack an egg into a small bowl. Beat the egg well with a fork. Pour the egg into the big bowl. Add flour and cornstarch to the mix. Pour water in next. Sprinkle some salt and pepper. Stir everything until it looks smooth and sticky.

Step 2: Fry the Ukoy

Heat oil in a pan. Take a spoonful of the ukoy mixture. Place it gently in the hot oil. Use the spoon's back to flatten it. Let it cook until the edges turn golden. Flip it to cook the other side. Wait until both sides look crispy. Using a spatula, Ukoy should be taken out of the oil. Place it on a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Step 3: Make the Palabok Sauce

Heat a pan over medium heat. Pour annatto oil into the pan. Add garlic. Stir until you smell the garlic. Add ground pork. Stir the pork until it cooks well. Pour shrimp broth into the pan. Add fish sauce. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Mix the cornstarch slurry in the sauce. Stir until the sauce thickens.

Step 4: Assemble and Serve

Place the fried ukoy on a big plate. Pour sauce of palabok on each ukoy. Over this go slices of boiled hard egg, and a sprinkling of chopped green onions on top. Sprinkle crushed chicharrón on top. Lemon or calamansi may be served on the side. Serve hot. Enjoy the crispy and tasty treat.

Conclusion

Sweet Potato Ukoy with Palabok is so much fun to cook. The two favorite dishes in one plate are perfect. In every bite, a mix of flavor and texture happens. The crispy ukoy balances the rich palabok sauce. It's perfect for family gatherings or parties Everyone will love it. Try it and share with friends. Cooking is fun, and eating is better! Enjoy your meal.