Emping

Name: Emping
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 200 g raw melinjo crackers; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Crispy, slightly bitter Indonesian crackers made from melinjo seeds, lightly fried and seasoned with salt.

10 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

200 g raw melinjo crackers
2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F.
2

Carefully drop a small batch of 200 g raw melinjo crackers into the hot oil.
3

Fry for 5 to 10 seconds until fully expanded and pale golden.
4

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5

Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt while still hot.

Questions

How long does Emping 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 Emping?

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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