Bakwan Sayur: Frituras de Verduras Crujientes

Ingredientes

• 200 gr all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp tapioca flour (or rice flour)
• 100 gr white cabbage, thinly shredded
• 1 small carrot, peeled, julienned
• 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small celery stalk, thinly sliced
• 1 egg
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 0.5 tsp white pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp mushroom stock powder (optional)
• 150 ml water
• Cooking oil for deep frying

Preparación

1. 1

   Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic into a fine paste. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, tapioca flour, salt, white pepper powder, mushroom stock, egg, garlic paste and water into a smooth batter.

3. 3

   Add the shredded cabbage, carrot, spring onion and celery stalk. Mix evenly.

4. 4

   In a wok, heat enough oil for deep frying over medium high heat.

5. 5

   Scoop one tablespoon of the batter, and fry it until golden brown (around 3 minutes each side).

6. 6

   Serve bakwan with fresh chilli or chilli sauce.