Bakwan Kepiting Recipe | Peranakan Soup Dish

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides a good texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Rice flour can enhance crispiness while being gluten-free.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Aquafaba is a vegan alternative that can bind ingredients.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Mix crab meat, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, egg, and water in a bowl until combined.

Add chopped green onions, grated carrots, minced garlic, and ginger to the mixture.

Season with salt, white pepper, and lime juice, stirring until evenly distributed.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, flattening slightly.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fritters and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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