Panada

Name: Panada
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp instant yeast; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 egg, beaten; 2/3 cup warm coconut milk; 2 cups vegetable oil; 4 shallots, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 red chili pepper, minced; 2 cans canned tuna in water, drained; 2 tsp lime juice

A popular Manado fried bread pastry filled with a savory, spicy tuna and aromatic spices.

60 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

IndonesianAppetizerStovetopPescatarianHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp instant yeast
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup warm coconut milk
2 cups vegetable oil
4 shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 red chili pepper, minced
2 cans canned tuna in water, drained
2 tsp lime juice

Instructions

1

Combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp instant yeast, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a mixing bowl.
2

Mix in 1 beaten egg and 2/3 cup warm coconut milk, then knead into a smooth dough and let rest for 30 minutes.
3

Heat a small amount of 2 cups vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then saute 4 minced shallots, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 minced red chili pepper until fragrant.
4

Add 2 cans drained canned tuna in water and 2 tsp lime juice, stirring until heated through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
5

Divide dough, roll into circles, place filling inside, seal edges tightly, and fry in remaining 2 cups vegetable oil until golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Panada gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 cups 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 long does Panada keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Panada?

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.

Serve it with

Sambal Terasi sauce
Es Teler Mixed Fruit Coconut Cooler drink
Salsa Macha sauce

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