Kalabasa Recipe of Ukoy – Crispy Filipino Squash Fritters!
Transform humble kalabasa (squash) into these golden, crispy fritters – a vegetarian twist on the classic Filipino ukoy! Packed with shredded squash, carrots, and aromatic spices, these crunchy bites are perfect as a snack, side dish, or beer-match pulutan.
Why You’ll Love This Ukoy:
🌱 Veggie-Powered – Kalabasa is rich in vitamin A and fiber
🔥 Extra Crispy – Golden crust with tender-sweet squash inside
🍴 Versatile – Serve as merienda, ulam, or pulutan
💰 Budget-Friendly – Uses affordable, everyday ingredients
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Cooking Video Recipe: Kalabasa Ukoy
Delicious Recipe of Ukoy Kalabasa
Description
The Kalabasang Ukoy dish is made of kalabasa, or Buttercup squash, carrots, and spring onions. You must try this wonderful Filipino veggie fritter dish. A sweet and sour sauce or a spicy vinegar dip is usually served with this dish.
Ingredients
Instructions
Peel off the pumpkin/squash (kalabasa) and carrots skin, clean them.
Grate the pumpkin/squash and carrots with a large grater. Set it aside.
In a mixing bowl with grated pumpkin/squash, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, sliced onion, spring onion, garlic powder, paprika, pepper powder, and salt.
Add beaten eggs seasoned with seasoning granules, then add a small amount of cold water gradually to make a thin, sticky batter. Combine thoroughly.
Prepare a frying pan with enough oil to fry, then add 1/4 or 1/2 a cup of the ukoy mixture to the pan. Then fry it on medium heat until the bottom turns light golden brown and crispy. Fry until the other side is a light golden brown and crispy, then flip it.
Remove the ukoy from the pan, drain excess oil, and place it on a plate lined with paper towels. Make a serving with a sweet and sour sauce or a spicy vinegar dip. Happy cooking. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 273kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13.1g21%
- Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
- Cholesterol 55mg19%
- Sodium 749mg32%
- Potassium 327mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 33.8g12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
- Sugars 3.6g
- Protein 5.2g11%
- Calcium 3 mg
- Iron 10 mg
- Vitamin D 26 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
