Cireng

Name: Cireng
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups tapioca starch; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp mushroom powder; 1/4 tsp ground white pepper; 1 cup water; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup shredded palm sugar; 2 tsp tamarind paste; 2 red bird eye chili, minced

Crispy and chewy Indonesian tapioca fritters served with a sweet and tangy chili tamarind dipping sauce.

30 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

IndonesianAppetizerStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreePork-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

2 cups tapioca starch
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp mushroom powder
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup shredded palm sugar
2 tsp tamarind paste
2 red bird eye chili, minced

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons of tapioca starch with 1 cup water, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp mushroom powder, and 1/4 tsp ground white pepper.
2

Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly until thick, translucent, and gel-like.
3

Pour the hot cooked starch paste into a mixing bowl containing the rest of the dry 2 cups tapioca starch and 2 stalks thinly sliced green onion.
4

Knead gently to form a rough shaggy dough, then shape small portions into flattened round patties.
5

Simmer 1/4 cup shredded palm sugar, 2 tsp tamarind paste, and 2 minced red bird eye chili with 2 tablespoons of water in a small pan for 3 minutes to make the dipping sauce.
6

Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side until light, crisp, and puffed. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Questions

How long does Cireng keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Cireng?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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