🍳 Crispy Tortang Alamang

Seafood · Main ingredient: Dried shrimp · ⏱ 6 min · Serves 5 · ~₱170 · Best for: Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Tiny dried shrimp (alamang), rinsed and drained
• 3 pc Pieces eggs, beaten
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 pc Medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks Spring onions, chopped
• 1 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp 1/2 cup cooking oil, for pan-frying

Instructions

1. Rinse the tiny dried shrimp briefly in water to remove excess salt, then drain well and pat dry.
2. In a bowl, combine the dried shrimp, chopped onion, and spring onions.
3. Add the beaten eggs, flour, and cornstarch, mixing until a thick batter forms. Season with pepper (go easy on salt since alamang is naturally salty).
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Scoop about 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture per fritter and drop into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon.
6. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
7. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice and a vinegar-garlic dipping sauce.

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