Bakwan Udong (Shrimp Fritters)

Bakwan Udong (Shrimp Fritters)

This Indonesian snack is also called Ote Ote in Surabaya.

Ingredients

  • 12 medium shrimp, chopped
  • 100 gr fresh bean sprout
  • 1 carrot, sliced like matches
  • 3 cabbage leaves, thinly sliced
  • 1 leek or onion (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 small shallot (Asian shallot)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 egg
  • deep-frying oil

Method

  1. While heating the oil in a wok, grind spices to a paste in a mortar and pestle
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the spice paste, flour and water. Stir to mix.
  3. Add carrot, cabbage, onions, shrimp and egg. Stir gently to create a smooth batter.
  4. Take a spoonful of the batter and gently drop it into the hot oil. Deep fry the fritter until both sides are golden brown.
  5. Remove from the oil and drain.
  6. Serve hot with peanut sauce or chilies.
  7. Sources:
  8. http://jojokaya.hubpages.com/hub/Indonesian-Shrimp-And-Vegetable-Fritters-Recipe-Bakwan-Sayur-Udang
  9. http://homeresto.wordpress.com/2007/09/29/shrimp-vegetable-ball-bakwan-udang/