Keropok Lekor
Keropok Lekor is a traditional Malaysian snack made from fish and sago flour, seasoned and deep-fried to a chewy, crispy perfection. It's often served with a spicy chili dipping sauce. This recipe yields a savory and satisfying treat.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 45 min.
- Porții
- 4
- Dificultate
- Medie
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Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
- 500 gfish fillet, boneless, skinless, white fish
- 250 gsago flour
- 1 lingurițăsalt
- 0,5 lingurițăsugar
- 100 mlwater, cold
- 500 mlvegetable oil, for deep frying
Ustensile
slotted spoon · paper towels · deep pan · food processor · large pot · wire rack · knife · large mixing bowl
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Blend the fish fillet in a food processor until it forms a smooth paste.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure there are no bones left in the fish before blending.
- 2
Transfer the fish paste to a large mixing bowl.
- 3
Add the sago flour, salt, and sugar to the fish paste.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 4
Gradually add the cold water, mixing continuously until a firm, pliable dough forms.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not overmix; stop once the dough comes together.
- 5
Divide the dough into several portions and roll each portion into a long, cylindrical shape, about 1-inch thick.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Flour your hands lightly with sago flour if the dough is sticky.
- 6
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 7
Carefully place the rolled fish dough into the boiling water and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not overcrowd the pot; boil in batches if necessary.
- 8
Remove the cooked fish rolls from the water and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Allowing them to cool completely makes slicing easier.
- 9
Once cooled, slice the fish rolls into thin, diagonal pieces.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 10
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a small piece of dough is dropped in.
- 11
Deep-fry the sliced keropok lekor in batches until golden brown and crispy.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Fry until they are crunchy but not burnt.
- 12
Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 13
Serve hot, optionally with a chili dipping sauce.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store leftover cooked keropok lekor in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in an oven or air fryer until crispy, or refry briefly in hot oil.