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Oncom

A fermented cake from West Java, made from peanut press-cake or soy pulp, with a fungal mould added. It's aromatic and firm, and is fried or grilled, very popular in everyday dishes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Assaisonnement

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Mix the peanut press-cake, soy pulp and mashed cassava in a bowl.
  2. Add the finely chopped garlic and onion, the salt, palm sugar and spices, then knead to a smooth paste.
  3. Mix in the starter, spreading it evenly through the mixture.
  4. Press the paste into a rectangular mould or a container lined with banana leaf, then leave to ferment at room temperature for 24 to 36 hours, until covered with a white or orange down.
  5. Cut the oncom into slices about 1 cm thick.
  6. Fry them in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side, until nice and crispy.

Variations and tips

Grilled version. Pass the slices over a very hot dry pan for 4 minutes per side for a lighter version.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.