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Shrimp Patties

My mom's version of this traditional Chamorro recipe:
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1 (10 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 lbs medium raw shrimp peels and deveined
  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen mixed vegetables thawed and drained
  • 5 cups oil for frying

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl beat the eggs together with the evaporated milk
  2. Add in the flour, dry ingredients, and seasonings. Mix together with a whisk until smooth
  3. Combine the shrimp and mixed vegetables and stir well
  4. Heat your oil in a large pot under medium heat
  5. Drop the batter into the oil by the spoonful (we used a large wooden spoon) and fry until golden brown. We flipped the shrimp patties half way during frying to ensure cooking on both sides
  6. Use a bamboo skewer or toothpick to pierce the center of the patty, when it comes out clean they’re ready to be removed from the oil
  7. Allow any extra oil to be soaked up by paper towels
  8. Garnish with fresh chives and ENJOY!