Long-Lasting and Easy-to-Make Onion Cookies, Here Are the Steps

Kapanlagi.com - Onion cookies, a savory snack that is a favorite in Indonesia. Not only present during special occasions like Eid al-Fitr or Christmas, this cookie is also a favorite choice to accompany everyday days thanks to its crunchy and appetizing taste. With easily accessible ingredients and a simple preparation process, onion cookies are the perfect practical snack to serve at home.

However, to keep the onion cookies crunchy and long-lasting, proper storage is crucial. For those of you who want to try making them at home, here is a complete guide along with effective tips so that your onion cookies can be enjoyed for a longer time.

1. Recipe and How to Make Savory and Long-Lasting Onion Cookies

As reported by several sources on Wednesday (30/10), here are the ingredients needed and the easy steps to make crispy and savory onion cookies.

Ingredients for Onion Cookies

Prepare the following ingredients:

• 250 grams of all-purpose flour
• 50 grams of tapioca flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons of margarine, melted
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 3 shallots, finely chopped
• 5 sheets of celery leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of chicken broth powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• Ice water as needed (about 200 ml)
• Cooking oil, enough for frying

2. Steps to Follow

Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, tapioca flour, minced garlic, chopped shallots, and chopped celery. Also add salt, chicken broth powder, ground pepper, and baking powder. Stir all these ingredients until well combined to spread the savory flavor.

Step 2: Add Eggs and Margarine

Once all the dry ingredients are well mixed, add the beaten eggs and melted margarine. Stir again until perfectly combined. The melted margarine will help give a crispy texture to the onion cake.

Step 3: Knead with Ice Water

Add ice water gradually to the dough while kneading until smooth. The use of ice water is important to keep the dough firm and easy to shape. Knead the dough until it feels elastic, but not too soft so that it can be easily molded.

Step 4: Shape the Dough

Take a tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and cut into pieces as desired. You can make long stick shapes or thin chip shapes. Make sure the cut sizes are uniform so they cook evenly when fried.

Step 5: Fry Until Golden Yellow

Heat cooking oil in a pan and add the shaped onion cake batter. Fry until the cake changes color to golden yellow. Use medium heat to ensure the cake cooks perfectly and is crispy without burning.

Step 6: Store in an Airtight Container

If you want to store the onion cake for a long time, let the cake cool first before putting it into a jar or airtight plastic wrap. This storage will keep the cake crispy and last longer.

3. Questions and Answers About Onion Cookies

How to make onion cookies crispy?

To keep onion cookies crispy, make sure to use ice water in the dough and store them in an airtight container after cooling. The use of ice water helps produce a crispier dough.

4. How long can onion cookies be stored?

Onion cookies can last and be safe to consume for several weeks if stored in an airtight container. Make sure the cookies are completely cool before placing them in the container to avoid moisture.

5. Can onion cookies be made without using margarine?

Margarine in the dough helps to give a crispy texture to the onion cookies, but it can be replaced with butter if not available. The taste will be slightly different, but still savory and delicious.

(kpl/moy)