Homemade Ukoy (Filipino Shrimp Fritters)

Ingredients :

For the Ukoy :
. 250 g small shrimp (peeled or
shell-on if using tiny shrimp)
. 2 cups grated sweet potato
(kamote)
. 1 cup julienned carrots
. ½ cup bean sprouts (optional)
. 2 spring onions, chopped
. 1 cup cornstarch
. ¼ cup all-purpose flour
. 1 tsp annatto (achuete) powder
(optional, for color)
. 1 tsp baking powder
. 1 tsp salt
. ½ tsp ground black pepper
. 1 egg
. 1 cup cold water
. Cooking oil, for deep frying
Spicy Vinegar Dip :
. ½ cup cane vinegar
. 2 cloves garlic, minced
. 1 small red onion, finely chopped
. 2–3 bird's eye chilies, chopped
. ½ tsp salt
. ¼ tsp ground black pepper