Not Just Any Recipe, The Secret to Perfect Crisp Rempeyek Without Dirty Oil

Kapanlagi.com - Who doesn't know rempeyek? This crispy snack is always the perfect choice to complement dishes or simply enjoy on its own. Besides its tempting crispiness, rempeyek also comes in various filling variations that tantalize the taste buds, from peanuts to shrimp, providing a unique flavor in every bite.

However, despite its simple appearance, many people struggle when trying to make rempeyek at home. Often, the resulting rempeyek is too thick and hard, or the frying oil gets dirty quickly, making the outcome far from expectations. But don't worry! Thanks to a clever trick from Mama Pin Pan, on Monday (28/10), a YouTube user, there is now an easy way to ensure your rempeyek is crispy and the frying oil stays clear. Let’s check out the tips and create perfect rempeyek in your kitchen!

1. Reasons Why Rempeyek Often Fails to Be Crispy When Made at Home

Many people experience difficulties when trying to make crispy and thin rempeyek, resulting in often unsatisfactory outcomes. Cooking oil that quickly becomes dirty also adds challenges to the cooking process, making rempeyek not only hard to make but also less appealing to enjoy.

According to Mama Pin Pan, this problem usually arises due to incompatibility in the composition of the dough and improper frying techniques. Additionally, the texture of rempeyek that is too thick or hard is often caused by an unbalanced ratio of flour to water. Therefore, to create the perfect rempeyek, special tricks are needed both in mixing the dough and in the frying technique.

2. The Secret Key to a Fail-Proof Rempeyek Batter

Mama Pin Pan reveals that the main key to creating crispy and light rempeyek lies in the combination of rice flour and cornstarch. With the right measurements, specifically 150 grams of each flour, the texture of the rempeyek will be perfect.

However, it’s not just the flour that plays a role; the finely ground spices consisting of garlic, candlenut, and kencur are equally important. The aroma and flavor that tantalize the taste buds will be created when these spices are evenly mixed with the flour and other ingredients, resulting in rempeyek that is ready to delight your palate!

3. Using Ice Cubes to Create Beautiful Rempeyek and Keep Oil Clear

In her video, Mama Pin Pan shares an interesting trick that can change the way we make rempeyek: just add ice cubes to the batter! "Ice cubes help to speed up the cooking process when frying, so the results remain beautiful until the end," explains Mama Pin Pan.

With the help of ice cubes, the batter temperature stabilizes and the oil remains clear, not easily changing color. The result? Rempeyek that is bright yellow, appetizing, and far from burnt. Get ready to be addicted!

4. Stages of Making the Dough to Frying Rempeyek

To create the perfect dough, Mama Pin Pan has a clever trick: mix 150 grams of rice flour and 150 grams of cornstarch in a bowl, then stir until well combined. After that, add the finely ground spices consisting of garlic, candlenut, kencur, coriander, turmeric, salt, and powdered broth to give a tantalizing flavor.

Add water gradually until the dough reaches the desired thickness—want a thinner result? Add more water! Conversely, for a thicker texture, simply reduce the amount of water. Happy creating!

5. The Right Frying Process for Maximum Results

Once the dough is ready, it’s time to add crispy peanuts and fragrant kaffir lime leaves to create a delicious filling. Don’t forget, add ice cubes and stir until the dough feels cool, making the flavor even fresher. Mama Pin Pan also has a great tip: use plenty of hot oil so that the rempeyek cooks perfectly and evenly.

When frying, ensure the heat is medium, let the rempeyek cook halfway before flipping to prevent it from breaking. Once it turns golden yellow and is perfectly dry, lift it out and drain, ready to be enjoyed!

6. Questions and Answers About How to Make Super Crispy Rempeyek

What is the function of ice cubes in the rempeyek dough?

By adding ice cubes to the dough, the rempeyek can cook faster without making the oil dirty, while also keeping its bright yellow color appetizing. So, the secret behind this crispy and beautiful rempeyek is actually in the freshness of the ice cubes!

7. How to control the thickness of the rempeyek dough?

Easily control the thickness of the dough to your liking! Simply add or reduce the amount of water used, and watch how the texture of the dough changes according to your desire. Experience the sensation of perfect culinary creation, with just a little touch on the basic ingredients.

8. What spices are essential in the rempeyek dough?

To create a delicious rempeyek, the presence of basic spices such as garlic, candlenut, and kencur is a must. The combination of these three ingredients not only adds depth of flavor but also provides a distinctive touch that makes every bite even more tempting.

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