Ukoy is a Filipino dish that is similar to tempura. Battered bean sprouts make a bed for shrimp, tofu and green onions. Serve it hot with rice and garlic vinegar.

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Ingredients:
1/2 lb medium shrimp, whole
2 cup bean sprouts
1 bean curd cut into strips
1 cup of green onions cut into strips (3″ length)

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Batter:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp of baking soda
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup water with anatto powder
1 egg, well beaten
1 tsp Magic Sarap (optional)

Oil for frying.

Procedure:
Batter:
1. Mix all dry ingredients into a bowl, blend remaining ingredients and beat thoroughly until smooth. Set aside.

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Preparation:
1. Add bean sprouts and green onions to batter mix.
2. On a small plate, arrange a bed of bean sprouts batter mix, garnish with green onions, shrimp and bean curd on top.
3. Heat oil for deep frying.

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4. Lower carefully into frying pan or deep fryer, frying until crispy on sides.