Vegetable Fritter | Okoy

Summary

In this video, the host shares a simple and delicious recipe for a Vegetable Omelet, perfect for snack time. The process begins with chopping fresh vegetables like butternut squash, carrots, onions, bell peppers, and malunggay leaves. These ingredients are mixed into a flavorful batter made with eggs, flour, cornstarch, and seasonings, then fried to a crispy perfection. The omelet is paired with a tangy vinegar-based dip for added flavor. For a healthier option, the host demonstrates how to use an air fryer to achieve a crispy texture without excess oil. The result is a crunchy, flavorful, and nutritious dish!

Takeaways

• 😀 The recipe being prepared is a Vegetable Omelet, made with a variety of vegetables and served with a flavorful dip.
• 😀 The main vegetables used are butternut squash, carrots, onions, bell peppers, and dried malunggay leaves.
• 😀 The vegetables are sliced thinly for a neat appearance, but shortcuts like using a cheese grater are also mentioned for faster preparation.
• 😀 The batter is made with egg, water, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and seasonings like garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
• 😀 Corstarch is added to the batter to create a crunchy texture for the vegetable omelet when fried.
• 😀 The dip is made with vinegar, fish sauce (or soy sauce), red pepper flakes, spring onion, sugar, and black pepper.
• 😀 The oil for frying the omelet should be heated to 350°F before frying the vegetable mixture to ensure the omelet becomes crispy.
• 😀 The omelet is double-fried for extra crunch, and excess oil is drained by placing it on paper towels or a grate.
• 😀 The omelet can also be made healthier by using an air fryer to reduce the amount of oil absorbed.
• 😀 The dish is tasted both without and with the dip, and the vegetables and dip add a great balance of flavor and crunch.

Q & A

What type of squash is used in this vegetable omelet recipe?

The recipe uses butternut squash, which is sliced thinly into matchstick-sized pieces.

What are the alternatives to slicing the vegetables manually?

If you prefer a quicker method, you can use a cheese grater to slice the vegetables instead of doing it by hand.

Can you use different varieties of onions for this recipe?

Yes, you can choose any variety of onion. The recipe specifically uses purple onions, also known as 'Sibuyas na Pula' in Filipino.

What other vegetables can be included in the vegetable omelet?

Besides butternut squash, carrots, onions, and bell peppers, you can also add broccoli stems or sweet potatoes to the dish.

Why is malunggay used in this recipe, and how is it prepared?

Malunggay (moringa) is used for its health benefits. The recipe uses dried, dehydrated malunggay leaves, which are mixed with the other vegetables for added nutritional value.

What are the key ingredients for the batter in the vegetable omelet?

The batter consists of flour, cornstarch, egg, water, salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.

How does cornstarch contribute to the vegetable omelet?

Cornstarch is added to the batter to help make the vegetable omelet crunchy when it is fried.

What ingredients are used to make the dipping sauce?

The dipping sauce is made with white vinegar, fish sauce (or soy sauce as an alternative), red pepper flakes (optional), onion, spring onions, a little sugar, and black pepper.

How can the vegetable omelet be made healthier?

To make the vegetable omelet healthier, you can cook it in an air fryer. After briefly frying it in oil, transfer the omelet to the air fryer and cook it for 5-7 minutes until it's brown and crispy. This method reduces the amount of oil.

What is the texture of the vegetable omelet like when cooked correctly?

The vegetable omelet is crispy, and you can hear it crackle when bitten into. The texture remains crunchy even when dipped in the sauce.