Empek-Empek ikan kepetek || How to make empek2 with butter fish || Indonesian fish cake

tapioca flour

🥗Healthier: rice flour

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Rice flour is often lower in calories and can provide a different texture.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: surimi

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while surimi is a cheaper fish substitute.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while tamari is a gluten-free soy sauce.

Prepare the fish by cleaning and deboning it.

Blend the fish with garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.

In a mixing bowl, combine the fish paste with tapioca flour and mix well.

Gradually add water to the mixture until a dough forms.

Shape the dough into oval cakes or balls.

Boil water in a pot and drop the cakes into the boiling water.

Cook until they float to the surface, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the cakes and let them cool.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

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

Prepare the sauce by mixing vinegar, sugar, and chili sauce.

Serve the pempek with cucumber slices and sauce.

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