Jajanan Emping / Melinjo Manis - Resep Mudah

gnetum gnemon nuts

💰Cheaper: potato chips

Potato chips can provide a similar crunchy texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable while still effective for frying.

spices

💰Cheaper: mixed herbs

Mixed herbs can add flavor at a lower cost.

Prepare a pot and add enough cooking oil for frying.

Add 1 tablespoon of margarine to the oil for extra flavor.

Heat the oil until hot before frying the gnetum gnemon nuts.

Fry the gnetum gnemon nuts in the hot oil until they are crispy.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried nuts and drain them on paper towels.

Once cooled, crush the fried nuts into smaller pieces if desired.

In a separate pot, add 150 grams of sugar and stir continuously until it melts and thickens.

Add 1 tablespoon of margarine to the melted sugar and stir until it dissolves.

Once the sugar mixture is thickened, reduce the heat and quickly add the fried nuts, stirring to coat them evenly.

Prepare parchment paper for shaping the mixture.

Pour the coated nuts onto the parchment paper and spread them out quickly before they harden.

Allow to cool completely before storing in a jar.

Cooking Techniques

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