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ukoy with kalabasa recipe

Okoy Kalabasa Recipe

Okay Kalabasa is a delectable and healthy snacks made of grated pumpkin, carrots, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, fish sauce, cornstarch, flour and water.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: okoy kalabasa, ukoy with kalabasa
Servings: 6
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Jenalyn Rose Forbes

Ingredients

  • 500 g pumpkin grated
  • 1 large carrots grated
  • 3 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • cup cold water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Use a large grater to grate the pumpkin and carrots. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the pumpkin, carrots, chopped parsley, onion and garlic. Add the flour, cornstarch, egg and fish sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Gradually add the cold water to make a thin sticky batter.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat, add the vegetable oil. Using a spatula, put about 3 tbsp of the mixture and pan-fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and drain excess oil using a paper towel.
  • Serve with spicy vinegar and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9299IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg