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