Chamorro Shrimp Patties

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 (10 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon accent seasoning
• 2 lbs medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped in chunks
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, completely thawed, and drained
• 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the evaporated milk.
• 2 add the flour, baking powder, and the seasonings. mix until smooth.
• 3 add the shrimp and mixed vegetables, combining well.
• 4 heat oil in a 12-inch skillet to medium heat.
• 5 drop batter by tablespoonfuls and fry until golden brown.
• 6 i usually fry 1 or 2 patties and taste them to make sure seasoning is just right. adjust seasoning if needed.
• 7 using a bamboo skewer, pierce the center of patty to make sure that skewer comes out clean. a little bit of dough will be on the skewer but as long as it's not runny and still wet looking, it should be done.
• 8 drain on paper towels.
• 9 serve at room temperature.