Betawi Shrimp Crackers (betawi Kerupuk Mlarat)

Betawi Shrimp Crackers (Betawi Kerupuk Mlarat) are a popular Betawi cuisine snack made from shrimp paste and tapioca flour. These crispy crackers are perfect for snacking or as a side dish for your main meal.

Betawi Shrimp Crackers (betawi Kerupuk Mlarat)

Ingredients

  • 250g shrimp paste
  • 500g tapioca flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • Water for kneading
  • Oil for deep-frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the shrimp paste, tapioca flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add water gradually and knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough.
  3. Roll out the dough thinly and cut it into small squares or rectangles.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the crackers in batches until they puff up and turn golden brown.
  5. Remove the crackers from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  6. Let them cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Deep-frying

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Large bowl Rolling pin Deep pan Paper towels

Tools

Kitchen knife Frying spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Betawi Shrimp Crackers with a spicy chili dipping sauce or alongside a bowl of warm soup.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the dough mixture.

Cost

$10