Try this Budget-friendly recipe on how to make, crispy tawilis and kalabasa ukoy (or tawilis okoy). Quick and easy Filipino recipe, daily menu and lutong bahay.
TAWILIS UKOY RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
300grams fresh small tawilis, (alternatively any small fish like dulong or dilis)
5 cloves garlic
1 small onion
3 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 cups squash (kalabasa)
1 tablespoon salt (for brine)
1 cup water (for brine)
2 eggs, beaten
salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Peel kalabasa and slice in julienne (or strips) use a grate if possible. Add salt and brine with 1 cup of water for 15 minutes. Set aside
- Prepare and minced garlic and onions. Set aside.
- Drain kalabasa and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Mix everything in a medium bowl. (squash, onion, garlic, tawilis, eggs, salt, pepper, flour and cornstarch.)
- Assemble in a platito (small saucer) and gently push down in hot oil to fry.
- Fry it until crispy and golden brown
- Drain from oil and transfer into a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve with your favorite spiced vinegar and red chillies on the side. Enjoy!