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Hard 55 min~320 kcal 4/10
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Pempek
Palembang fish cakes mix ground fish and tapioca, then boil, fry, and serve with sharp-sweet cuko sauce.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 6~330 kcal🇮🇩 Indonesian🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 30 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the dough
- 500 gr white fish fillet
- 180 gr tapioca starch
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) ice water
- 2 diş garlic
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) black pepper
For the filling
- 4 adet eggs
For frying
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) neutral oil
Cuko için
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) brown sugar
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) tamarind liquid
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) water
- 2 adet red pepper
For serving
- 1 adet cucumber
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Instructions
- 1
Puree the white fish fillet with ice water, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Add the tapioca starch and mix only until the dough comes together.
- 3
Shape oval pieces of dough, add a small amount of beaten egg inside each, and seal.
- 4
Bring a wide pot of water to a boil and boil the pempek for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 5
Boil the brown sugar, tamarind liquid, water, and red chilies for 10 minutes to make cuko sauce.
10 min10:00 - 6
Drain the pempek in a sieve and dry on paper towels.
- 7
Fry the pempek in 175°C oil for 4 to 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 8
Slice and serve with cuko sauce and cucumber.
💡 Tip: Avoid overworking the fish dough so the pempek stays elastic without becoming rubbery.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm or hot with cuko sauce, cucumber, and thin noodles.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
22
g protein
42
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 27%Carbs 51%Fat 22%
GI 45 · Low GIGL 19 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pempek make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Pempek take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 75 minutes in total.Is Pempek difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Pempek have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 42g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Pempek contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pempek belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indonesian cuisine.How many ingredients does Pempek need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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