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Keropok

Keropok

Singaporean
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27 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

27 min · 5 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

180 kcalper person
Protein 3g
Carbs 20g
Fats 10g

About this dish

Dried prawn crackers deep-fried until they puff into light, crisp discs, a crunchy accompaniment served alongside rice dishes and satay.

Allergy Info

Crustaceans

Diet Info

Pescatarian

Ingredients

Dried Goods

  • Prawn crackersuncooked, dried150 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying600 ml

Utensils

  • Wok
  • Meat thermometer
  • Slotted spoon

Method

1

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok to 160°C, using a thermometer to check the temperature carefully.

Approx. 8 minutes
2

Slide a small handful of the dried prawn crackers into the oil and fry for 10 seconds, watching closely as they puff up immediately.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Lift the puffed crackers out with a slotted spoon the moment they stop expanding, before they begin to brown.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

Drain on kitchen paper and repeat in small batches with the remaining crackers.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Leave to cool completely and crisp up for a few minutes before serving.

Approx. 3 minutes