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Cucur Udang (Prawn Fritters - SUBSTITUTED)

Deep-fried vegetable fritters, a tasty and popular Malaysian snack.

35m4 servings

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Cucur Udang (Prawn Fritters - SUBSTITUTED) recipe by Safe Plated
Contains wheatContains soySHELLFISH-free
260 cal|5g protein|30g carbs|14g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Rice Flour
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 1/2 medium Carrot
  • 1/2 cup Cabbage
  • 2 tbsp Chives
  • 1/2 cup Tofu, firm, cubed
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 cups Cooking Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup All-Purpose Flour, 1/4 cup Rice Flour, 3/4 cup Water, 1/2 tsp Salt, and 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder until you have a smooth batter.
  2. 2Add the 1/2 medium Onion, 1/2 medium Carrot, 1/2 cup Cabbage, 2 tbsp Chives, and 1/2 cup Tofu to the batter and stir to combine.
  3. 3Pour the 2 cups Cooking Oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or wok and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 177°C.
  4. 4Carefully spoon about 2 tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil for each fritter, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until the fritters are golden brown and crispy.
  5. 5Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil before serving.

Substitutions

Prawns →

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