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Ukoy na Dilis

Ukoy na Dilis

Ukoy na Dilis is a delicious fish fritter made with fresh anchovies. Crunchy and flavorful, they're wonderful as an appetizer or main dish.

⏱ Prep: 0 min ⏱ Cook: 400 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 egg well beaten
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 2 shallots, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 0.5 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 lb dilis
  • 0 canola oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse fish and Drain it well. Pat them dry.

  2. Get a pot on medium heat and warm up about 2-inch deep of oil to about 350 F.

  3. In a big bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well distributed.

  4. Add egg, water, and fish sauce. Stir to combine.

  5. Add fish, shallots and green onions. Gently stir to combine.

  6. Scoop about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture and gently slide the mixture into the hot oil. cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until it gets golden and crisp. using large spoon

  7. Remove from the pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. serve. using slotted spoon

  8. Do not over-stir the batter to prevent gluten formation; a few lumps are fine.

  9. Drain the fish well and Pat them dry with paper towels for the coating to adhere better.

  10. For the best crunch, use enough oil to fully submerge the smelt and heat to an optimal temperature of 350 F to 375 F. Too high, and the fritters will burn before sufficiently cooked; too low, and they will absorb a lot more grease.

  11. Do not overcrowd the pan and fry in batches as needed to keep the temperature from plummeting. Clean the oil with a strainer and heat it to 350 F before adding the next set.