Filipino Shrimp and Vegetable Fritters - Maricel's Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 Egg
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon annatto powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup sweet potato, squash, or yam, julienned
• 1 onion, julienned
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 12 large shrimp
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• oil for frying
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small shallot, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Red chilies, sliced