How to Make Soft and Tender Palembang Fish Cakes Recipe

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Pempek is a traditional Indonesian dish originating from Palembang, South Sumatra. It is made from a mixture of fish paste and tapioca starch, shaped into various forms and sizes, and then deep-fried until golden brown. Pempek is usually served with a sweet and sour sauce called kuah cuka and is commonly enjoyed as a snack or a main dish.

Today, I will share with you a recipe for making Pempek Ikan Palembang that is soft and not tough. This recipe yields a tender and juicy pempek that is full of flavors and has a deliciously light texture.

Ingredients:

– 500g boneless white fish fillets, such as mackerel or tilapia
– 200g tapioca starch
– 2 eggs
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tsp salt
– 1 tsp sugar
– 1/2 tsp white pepper
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1 cup cold water
– Oil for frying

For the sweet and sour sauce (kuah cuka):

– 150g palm sugar
– 200ml water
– 100ml vinegar
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 red chilies, sliced
– Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. To make the pempek dough, start by cutting the fish fillets into chunks and then blend them in a food processor until smooth.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the fish paste with tapioca starch, eggs, minced garlic, salt, sugar, white pepper, and baking powder. Mix well until a smooth dough forms.

3. Gradually add cold water to the dough, a little at a time, mixing well after each addition until you achieve a soft and pliable dough. The consistency should be slightly sticky but should hold its shape.

4. Dip your hands in cold water and shape the pempek dough into small balls or any desired shape. You can also use a traditional pempek mold to shape the dough.

5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the pempek in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 5-7 minutes. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan to ensure even frying.

6. Remove the fried pempek from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove any excess oil.

7. To make the sweet and sour sauce (kuah cuka), combine palm sugar, water, vinegar, minced garlic, red chilies, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the palm sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.

8. Serve the pempek with the sweet and sour sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy your homemade Pempek Ikan Palembang that is soft, tender, and bursting with delicious flavors.

This recipe for Pempek Ikan Palembang is a classic Indonesian dish that will surely impress your family and friends. With its soft and tender texture, paired with the sweet and sour sauce, it makes for a delightful and satisfying meal. Give this recipe a try and experience the authentic flavors of Palembang cuisine!

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@dewielidawati3821
11 days ago

Udh sy coba mba, alhamdulillah hasilnya bagus,mksh ya mba 🙏👍🤭

@zulkifli9720
11 days ago

Terima kasih telah berbagi ilmunya semoga sehat selalu di lancar kan riskinya

@SuratiHafiz
11 days ago

Aq dh bikin dn hasilx mantap mksh ce resepx

@nurmayenijasmailyeni-cz7nw
11 days ago

Kak tepung yang dipakai hanya tepung tapioka aja kan kak,

@ameliacarlos7702
11 days ago

Cara penyimpanannya setelah direbus gimana ka? Dan tahan brp hari?

@mauliyawatydurrand
11 days ago

Ko gk pake campuran trigu y

@istiqamahchannel27
11 days ago

ka maaf kalo boleh tau 400 gr berapa sendok ya, saya blm punya imbangan,

@WulanKurnia-wq5qb
11 days ago

Bun,aqu udh coba takaran sama seperti deskripsi tp kog masih encer gak bisa dibentuk,jadinya aqu tmbhin tapioka 50g lagi😢gak tw apa yg salah 🤣

@WulanKurnia-wq5qb
11 days ago

Kog gak dikasih bawang putih kak?

@Farida-mo2hp
11 days ago

Terima kasih resepnya.

@salpialsalpial9481
11 days ago

Ikan nya itu direbus dlu atau masih mentah

@Yani123-m6e
11 days ago

Insyaallah saya coba Minggu depan semoga berhasil

@MeylaniAgustina-j9k
11 days ago

Ngga pake air es gpp kan

@FitriaNingsih-wh1rv
11 days ago

Ikan penganti tenggri yg enak ikan Apa ya bunnn,

@SasahDiah-ng5tu
11 days ago

Buk kalau kapal selam teloknya gak di kocok kuning Telok nya utuh

@dininastiti867
11 days ago

Minyak sayurnya pakai yg jenis apa kak?

@IstiSarah-oe2kw
11 days ago

Gak pakai telur bun

@devid-f1w
11 days ago

Maaf apa ndak kejal ya hasil pempek nya mbak pakai putih telur .

@mzlaini
11 days ago

Kenapa harus di goreng ya? Padahal itu udah mateng, makan yg di rebus lebih enak lebih sehat

@mahakikitchen4089
11 days ago

Bun, kalau gak ada tenggiri bisa diganti ikan apa yaa, mohon sarannya, terimakasih

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