8 Ways to Make Cimol Chewy, Soft, and Not Soggy

Kapanlagi.com - There are various types of Bandung culinary snacks made from aci or tapioca flour. Starting from cilok, cimol, cireng, and cilung are quite popular among the people, these types of snacks are even popular in every region with various creations. Interestingly, cimol has a different texture from the processed aci, which is hollow on the inside and crispy on the outside.

As the name suggests, cimol is an abbreviation of aci that is digemol or can be interpreted as processed aci in small round shapes like balls. How to make cimol which is processed by frying, usually produces a chewy and hollow texture on the inside. This texture is what makes cimol snacks give a unique sensation to its enthusiasts.

Moreover, cimol is usually combined with various powdered seasonings such as spicy, sweet, barbeque, corn, and peanuts with a delicious taste. This Bandung specialty snack can easily be found in various regions at an affordable price. However, you can also make cimol yourself at home with a taste that is no less delicious than street vendors' cimol.

The recipe and how to make chewy, delicious, and soft cimol without being hollow on the inside are summarized in several points below. This recipe can be easily practiced at home with affordable ingredients and more economical.

1. Tips for Making Chewy and Soft Cimol

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As we know, cimol has a chewy and soft texture that is loved by many people. However, apparently there is a special way to make cimol have a chewy texture, one of which is by using a starter made from a mixture of wheat flour in tapioca flour or starch.

This starter will make the cimol texture more chewy and soft. To cook the starter, do it over medium heat while stirring until it is even and thick. Not only wheat flour, but the starter also combines finely chopped garlic, salt, and powdered broth to give the cimol dough a delicious taste.

2. Tips for Frying Cimol to Avoid Explosion

Some people may be worried when frying cimol because it is known to explode and cause hot oil to burn the skin. However, there is a technique to fry cimol without it exploding.

When frying cimol, try to soak the formed cimol dough in cold oil for a while. This soaking will prevent the cimol from exploding during the frying process. Also, use medium heat and plenty of oil to ensure that the cimol cooks perfectly.

You can also fry the cimol that has been soaked in oil with the same oil used for frying. Only after that, heat the oil and fry the cimol until cooked. This method is known to prevent the cimol dough from exploding.

3. How to Make Cimol

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Making cimol according to the recipe below is quite easy to practice at home with affordable ingredients. The recipe and how to make cimol are as follows, as reported by brilio.net.

Starter ingredients:

- 20 grams of tapioca flour.

- 220 ml of water.

- 1 clove of garlic, mashed.

- 1 tsp of salt.

- 1 tsp of powdered broth.

Dry ingredients:

- 200 grams of tapioca flour.

How to make cimol:

- First, mix all the starter ingredients and cook over medium heat while stirring until evenly distributed and thickened.

- After the starter ingredients are ready, pour the starter mixture into the tapioca flour and stir until evenly distributed and cooled.

- Next, knead the dough until smooth and even. Shape the dough into balls and soak them in cold oil to prevent them from exploding when fried.

- Then, fry the cimol until cooked.

- Serve with sauce or powdered seasoning.

4. How to Make Cimol Powder Seasoning

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Cimol powder seasoning is quite familiar to lovers of this light snack. The combination of the powder seasoning makes cimol even more delicious to consume. The following is the recipe and how to make cimol as quoted from cookpad.com.

Cimol ingredients:

- ½ kg of arrowroot flour.

- 3 tbsp of wheat flour.

- 4 cloves of garlic.

- ½ tsp of pepper.

- 1 bouillon cube.

- Salt to taste.

- 1 glass of water.

- Bon cabe and cheese powder for sprinkling.

How to make cimol:

- First, crush the garlic and salt, set aside.

- Then boil water with the crushed garlic until boiling.

- Mix the other dry ingredients, then pour the garlic water little by little, stir until smooth.

- Shape the dough into round shapes, then fry until cooked.

- Try to put the cimol in the oil before the oil is hot, so that the cimol does not explode or burst.

- Lift and serve cimol with sprinkling seasoning.

5. How to Make Wet Cimol

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Making wet cimol is also just as easy as the previous recipe. The way to make wet cimol is as follows, as quoted from cookpad.com.

Ingredients for cimol:

-250 grams of arrowroot flour.

-50 grams of wheat flour.

-4 cloves of garlic, mashed.

-Enough scallions.

-Salt, powdered broth, and powdered pepper to taste.

-300 ml of water.

Additional ingredients:

-4 cloves of garlic, sliced and fried.

-Enough chili powder.

-Enough powdered broth.

-Enough spicy powder.

How to make cimol:

-First, mix the arrowroot flour, wheat flour, pepper, powdered broth, salt, and scallions until well blended. Set aside.

-Then, boil water and garlic until boiling.

-Add the water gradually into the container, mix it with the dry ingredients and stir well.

-Knead until the dough is elastic.

-Then, grease your hands with oil and shape the dough into round balls.

-Put them in a cold oil soak. Then fry the dough until it expands and is cooked, but not too dry.

-After that, remove and drain, put them in another container, add fried garlic and garlic oil, add powdered broth and chili powder.

6. How to Make Cheese Cimol

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You can also create cimol with cheese filling as in the recipe below. Here is how to make cheese cimol according to @maryam_ahmad28.

Ingredients for cimol:

- 250 grams of tapioca flour.

- 3 tablespoons of wheat flour.

- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.

- 1 teaspoon of pepper powder.

- 1 teaspoon of broth powder.

- 4 cloves of garlic, mashed.

- 350 ml of water.

- Salt to taste.

- 1 stalk of spring onion, finely sliced.

- Sufficient amount of mozzarella cheese.

- Sufficient amount of balado powder.

- Oil.

How to make cimol:

- First, mix all the dry ingredients together and add the spring onion, stir until well combined. Set aside.

- Then, boil water and mashed garlic until boiling.

- Pour the water into the dry ingredients little by little, stir until well combined.

- After it cools down a bit, knead until smooth.

- Then take the dough and shape it into round balls, then flatten it and fill it with mozzarella cheese.

- Next, put the shaped cimol dough in cold oil.

- Turn on the stove with low heat, fry until cooked and puffed.

- Then remove and drain. Sprinkle with seasoning powder.

7. How to Make Spicy Cimol

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For spicy food enthusiasts, spicy cimol can be the next reference to enjoy this light snack. The following is the recipe and how to make spicy cimol as quoted from brilio.net.

Ingredients for cimol:

 -250 grams of wheat flour.

- 120 grams of cornstarch.

- 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic.

- 400 ml boiling water.

- 1 teaspoon of bon cabe powder.

-1 tablespoon of finely ground chili powder.

-sufficient amount of spring onions.

-sufficient amount of powdered broth.

How to make cimol:

-First, mix the flour, finely chopped garlic, salt, powdered broth, and boiling water, stir until well combined, let it cool.

-Knead the dough until smooth, then gradually add the sliced spring onions and cornstarch.

-Take the dough, shape it into balls, then soak it in cold oil.

-Turn on the heat and fry until the cimol floats.

-After that, sprinkle with chili powder.

8. How to Make Filled Cimol

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Various fillings for cimol, such as cheese, meatballs, or sausages, are delicious when added to this light dish. The following is the recipe and how to make filled cimol as quoted from cookpad.com.

Cimol ingredients:

- 4 tablespoons wheat flour.

- 3 tablespoons tapioca flour.

- 1-1/2 teaspoons powdered broth / mushroom broth.

- 1 cup hot water.

- 1/2 teaspoon salt.

-1 pot of water for boiling.

Filling ingredients:

-1 meatball.

-¼ cheese.

-½ beef sausage.

Additional ingredients:

-Chili powder and other powdered seasonings.

How to make cimol:

-First, mix the wheat flour, tapioca flour, powdered broth, salt, and gradually add hot water. Knead until the dough is smooth.

-Then, shape the dough into balls and fill them with meatballs, cheese, and sausages. Boil them briefly in boiling water until they float.

-The boiling process is intended to prevent them from bursting when fried.

-After that, cool the dough and heat the oil for frying.

-Next, fry the cimol until cooked and sprinkle with powdered seasonings after cooking.

9. How to Make Cimol Kentang

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Cimol can also be combined with potatoes which have a delicious taste. The following is the recipe and how to make cimol kentang as quoted from cookpad.com.

Ingredients for cimol:

- 75 grams of peeled potatoes.

- 75 grams of sago flour.

- 75 grams of wheat flour.

- 2 stalks of green onions.

- Powdered pepper, powdered broth, and salt to taste.

- Enough hot water.

How to make cimol:

- First, boil the potatoes until cooked and mash them with a fork.

- Then add wheat flour, sago flour, powdered broth, powdered pepper, flavor enhancer, and thinly sliced green onions.

- Stir until well mixed, add a little water at a time, then stir the dough until smooth.

- Shape into small balls and put them in cold oil before frying.

- After that, fry with oil until cooked.

- Serve cimol with other seasoning ingredients.

10. How to Make Cimol Bandung

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A typical snack from Bandung, of course, the cimol recipe below can be an easy recommendation for you to enjoy cimol without having to go far to Bandung. Here's the recipe and how to make cimol Bandung as quoted from cookpad.com.

Cimol ingredients:

-200 grams of sagu flour/tapioca.

-100 grams of wheat flour.

-1 clove of garlic.

-1 tsp of salt.

-1/4 tsp of pepper.

-1/4 tsp of flavor enhancer.

-300 ml of boiling water.

Balado seasoning powder.

-Bon cabe.

How to make cimol:

-First, mix the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

-Then, gradually add water and knead until smooth.

-Then, shape into small balls and soak in cold oil.

-Fry over low heat until cooked.

-Remove and serve with sprinkled seasoning.

That's how to make cimol chewy, delicious, and not stale. Enjoy, KLovers.

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