Kerupuk Udang

Name: Kerupuk Udang
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1/2 lb raw shrimp, minced; 1 cup tapioca starch; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fine salt; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 3 tbsp ice water; 3 cups neutral oil

Traditional Indonesian prawn crackers crafted from fresh shrimp dough that is steamed, thinly sliced, dried, and flash-fried to light crispiness.

150 minMediumServes 6180 cal/serving

IndonesianAppetizerStovetop and OvenPescatarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1/2 lb raw shrimp, minced
1 cup tapioca starch
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fine salt
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp ice water
3 cups neutral oil

Instructions

1

Blend 1/2 lb minced raw shrimp, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp fine salt, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, and 3 tbsp ice water in a food processor until a smooth paste forms.
2

Transfer paste to a bowl and knead with 1 cup tapioca starch and 1/4 tsp baking powder until a smooth, firm dough log forms.
3

Steam dough log over boiling water for 30 minutes until set and internal temperature reaches 165F, then chill thoroughly.
4

Slice chilled log into paper-thin rounds, arrange on baking sheets, and dry in an oven at 140F for 2 hours until hard.
5

Heat 3 cups neutral oil in a deep pot to 350F and fry dried crackers for 5 seconds until fully expanded and crisp.

Questions

How long does Kerupuk Udang keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). 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 Kerupuk Udang?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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