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Bakwan (bakwan sayur)

Crispy fritters of grated vegetables and bean sprouts bound in a light flour batter. They are eaten very hot as a street snack, often with a spicy sauce.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Finely grate the carrots and thinly slice the cabbage and spring onions.
  2. Finely chop the garlic and shallots, then mix them into the vegetables with the bean sprouts.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the flour, egg, baking powder, spices and cold water until you have a thick, coating batter.
  4. Stir the vegetables into the batter and mix to coat them well.
  5. Heat the oil to 170 °C in a deep pan.
  6. Scoop spoonfuls of batter and lower them gently into the oil, without crowding the pan.
  7. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
  8. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with the spicy sauce.

Variations and tips

Egg-free version. Replace the egg with 1 tbsp cornflour dissolved in the water for a slightly thinner batter.

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