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Bakwan Pedas Fritters

Bakwan Pedas is a beloved Indonesian street snack: crispy, spicy vegetable fritters featuring cabbage, carrot, scallions, and chilies enveloped in a light rice flour batter. Traditionally sold by street vendors and served hot, these savory bites highlight Indonesia’s fondness for bold, spicy flavors and crunchy textures.

Intermediate
35 min
4 servings
Bakwan Pedas Fritters

Ingredients

  • 150g shredded cabbage
  • 100g grated carrot
  • 50g chopped scallions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (6g)
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Method

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, chopped scallions, minced garlic, sliced red chilies, and chopped lemongrass.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, whisk together rice flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, sugar, and white pepper.
  3. 3Gradually pour cold water into the dry mixture, whisking until a slightly thick, smooth batter forms.
  4. 4Add the mixed vegetables into the batter and stir until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
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