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.
Ingredients
- 250g shrimp paste
- 500g tapioca flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Water for kneading
- Oil for deep-frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the shrimp paste, tapioca flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add water gradually and knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough.
- Roll out the dough thinly and cut it into small squares or rectangles.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the crackers in batches until they puff up and turn golden brown.
- Remove the crackers from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 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