Dilis fritters, Photo by Bless Mercado
Dilis fritters, Photo by Bless Mercado
This is so delicious and the cook must be warned that whilst still cooking, one might be tempted to taste and taste the hot fritters.
Dilis Ukoy (Anchovy Fritters)
Ingredients:
1lb fresh Anchovies
2 Eggs, beaten
1 cup water
1/2 cup plain flour (All purpose flour)
1/4 cup cornflour (cornstarch)
4 stalks spring onion, chopped fairly finely
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil for deep fry
Procedure:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, egg in a cup of water. Stir thoroughly until a smooth batter has been achieved.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Mix in the chopped spring onions.
4. Wash the anchovies and then drain. Tip into the batter.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok, large frying pan or a deep-fat fryer.
6. With a large ladle scoop a large portion of anchovies with the batter and let sizzle in the hot oil. Be careful.
7. Fry until crispy and golden at both sides. Fish 😉 out and let it drain in paper towels.
8. Continue cooking the rest of the anchovies by repeating the above procedures.
Serve this delightfully filling anchovies fritters with your chosen sauce or dip.
Enjoy!