Ukoy Dulong Recipe

Ukoy Dulong is a type of Filipino fish fritter with mung bean sprouts. This is one ukoy version that I like most because dulong is one of my favorite fish. I like this fish variety because it is tasty. It is also convenient to prepare and eat. Since these are very tiny (it is around 1/10 the size of anchovies or dilis), I can eat it right away after cooking.

Ukoy is commonly consumed for meryenda. It best when dipped in spicy vinegar. When I was still in Manila, I remember having this along with vegetable egg roll and a bottle of soda pop. On some occasions, I can eat ukoy dulong with rice. However, I prefer it to be eaten all by itself because I can enjoy its taste and crisp texture better.

Ukoy is best enjoyed when it still hot and crispy. I suggest consuming it within the next 10 minutes after cooking. I also recommend that you share your ukoy dulog with your friends and family because it is always best to have a good and sensible conversation while enjoying your food.

Try this Ukoy Dulong Recipe. Let me know what you think.

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Ukoy Dulong Recipe

This is a recipe for fish fritters. It is also known as Ukoy Dulong.

Course Fish

Cuisine Filipino

Prep Time 8 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Author Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

• 4 oz. dulong silver fish
• 2 cups mung bean sprouts
• 1 1/2 cups cooking oil

Batter ingredients

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 egg
• 1 cup water

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, combine all batter ingredients in a bowl starting with the dry ingredients and ending by adding water and egg. Mix well.
• Add the dulong and mung bean sprouts. Gently stir until all ingredients are well blended.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Arrange 1/2 cup of mixture in a saucer. Note: make sure the there is enough batter in the mixture.
• Once the oil gets hot, Slide the mixture into the pan. Cook one side in medium het until it turns golden brown and crisp. Turn over using a spatula. Cook the other side the same way.
• Remove the dulong okay from the pan. Stack in a plate with paper towels.
• Serve with spicy vinegar such as pinakurat or sinamak.
• Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g