Kerupuk

Kerupuk

Kerupuk

Light, airy prawn or tapioca crackers deep-fried to a puffed crisp — served alongside virtually every Indonesian meal.

Cuisines

Indonesian

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup tapioca flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup water
vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine tapioca flour, all-purpose flour, salt, garlic powder, and sugar.
  2. 2 Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
  3. 3 Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth.
  4. 4 Roll the dough into a log shape, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. 5 Wrap the dough log in a clean cloth and steam it for 30 minutes until it becomes firm.
  6. 6 Remove the steamed dough from the cloth and let it cool completely.
  7. 7 Once cooled, slice the dough log into thin, even slices.
  8. 8 Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  9. 9 Fry the slices in batches until they puff up and become golden brown.
  10. 10 Remove the fried kerupuk from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  11. 11 Serve the kerupuk as a crunchy snack or side dish.

Tips

Ensure the dough is completely cooled before slicing to get even, thin slices for frying.