Bakwan Sayur

Name: Bakwan Sayur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups green cabbage, shredded; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1 cup mung bean sprouts; 4 green onions, sliced; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup rice flour; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp salt; 2/3 cup cold water; 1 cup vegetable oil

Crispy vegetable fritters packed with shredded cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts in a lightly spiced savory batter.

30 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

IndonesianAppetizerStovetopVegetarianVeganHalal-friendlyNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup mung bean sprouts
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup rice flour
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup cold water
1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup rice flour, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 1 tsp salt.
2

Pour in 2/3 cup cold water and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
3

Fold in 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup julienned carrots, 1 cup mung bean sprouts, and 4 sliced green onions until evenly coated.
4

Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F.
5

Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6

Drain fritters on paper towels and serve warm.

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Questions

What is Bakwan Sayur?

Crispy vegetable fritters packed with shredded cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts in a lightly spiced savory batter. This reference files it under Indonesian appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Bakwan Sayur?

For Bakwan Sayur, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

How do I know when Bakwan Sayur is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until evenly coated. Step 5: cook until golden brown and crispy.

Can I make Bakwan Sayur gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Bakwan Sayur is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Bakwan Sayur?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 240 calories, with 4 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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