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Hin nan baw (Herb fritters)

Crispy chickpea flour fritters with fresh herbs and turmeric. Served hot, often with a spicy dipping sauce, they are a very popular snack in Myanmar.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

255 kcal per serving

Protein
9.1 g
Carbohydrates
20 g
of which sugars
5.6 g
Fat
14.3 g
of which saturated fat
1.6 g
Fiber
4.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Finely slice the onion, coriander and chillies.
  2. In a bowl, mix the chickpea flour, turmeric, salt, spices and water until you have a thick batter.
  3. Stir the onion, coriander and chillies into the batter and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat the oil to about 170 °C, then shape small flattened balls with a spoon.
  5. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until nicely golden.
  6. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Place the fritters on an oiled tray and bake for 20 minutes at 200 °C, turning them halfway through.

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