Crispy Homemade Prawn Keropok: Asian Delight Recipe

Overview:

Prawn Keropok, a delightful Asian snack reminiscent of crackers, is a treat rarely made at home due to its easy availability in markets. This recipe provides estimations for preparation and cooking times, and serves approximately 8 people, depending on usage.

• Prep Time: 120 hours
• Cook Time: 1 minute
• Total Time: 120 hours 1 minute
• Servings: 8
• Calories per Serving: 24.7
• Nutritional Information per Serving:
  • Fat: 0.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: 42.1mg
  • Sodium: 463.1mg
  • Carbohydrates: 1.5g
  • Sugar: 1.3g
  • Protein: 2.8g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup water
• 120g prawns
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp monosodium glutamate (MSG)
• 1 egg
• 180g tapioca flour

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • Mix baking soda with water until dissolved.

2. Prepare the Prawn Paste:

   • Mash prawns into a paste.
   • Add salt, sugar, MSG, and the dissolved baking soda. Mix thoroughly by hand.

3. Incorporate Ingredients:

   • Gradually add the egg, kneading well by hand after each addition.
   • Slowly incorporate tapioca flour into the mixture until a stiff dough forms, suitable for rolling into logs about 3 cm thick.

4. Steam the Logs:

   • Steam the logs for 1 to 1.5 hours until they are cooked through and no longer appear white in the center. Adjust steaming time for thicker logs.

5. Set Overnight:

   • Allow the steamed logs to set overnight to firm up.

6. Slice and Dry:

   • Using a sharp, well-oiled knife, slice the logs into thin slices, approximately 2mm thick.
   • Arrange the slices on a drying rack and sun-dry them for several days until completely dry.

7. Fry and Serve:

   • Heat oil for deep frying.
   • Fry the dried slices until they puff up and turn crispy. Allow them to cool before serving.

8. Storage

   • Store Prawn Keropok in airtight containers to maintain crispiness.

9. Enjoy:

   • Serve these crispy Prawn Keropok as a snack or use them as an ingredient in various dishes.

This recipe yields flavorful and crispy Prawn Keropok, perfect for enjoying on its own or with your favorite dips. Discover the joy of homemade Asian snacks with this easy-to-follow recipe! 🍤