Introduction
Bakwan is a popular Indonesian snack made from a variety of vegetables and flour batter. It is a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Bakwan can be made using a variety of vegetables like carrots, cabbage, bean sprouts and more.
Ingredients
To make bakwan, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- 1/2 cup of chopped cabbage
- 1/2 cup of grated carrots
- 1/2 cup of bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup of chopped leeks
- Oil for frying
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, egg, baking powder, water, salt, and pepper until smooth. 2. Add in the chopped cabbage, grated carrots, bean sprouts, and chopped leeks. Mix well. 3. Heat up the oil in a deep pan or wok. 4. Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. 5. Fry the bakwan until they turn golden brown. 6. Remove the bakwan from the oil and drain on paper towels. 7. Serve hot with chili sauce or sweet soy sauce.
Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for one serving of bakwan (4 pieces):
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 360mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 5g
Tips
To make the bakwan even more delicious, you can add some chopped shrimp or minced chicken to the batter. You can also add some chopped red chili for a spicy kick. Make sure to use a deep pan or wok when frying the bakwan to prevent splatters. You can also make a large batch of bakwan and freeze them for later. To reheat, simply place the frozen bakwan in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Conclusion
Bakwan is a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed any time of the day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you’re craving a snack, try making some bakwan at home!
