Batagor: Crispy Fish Dumplings with Peanut Sauce
Crispy pan-fried fish and shrimp dumplings served with a tangy-spicy peanut sauce. A beloved Indonesian street food that's simpler than it looks—frozen dumpling wrappers save time while the filling stays tender and flavorful.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 20 wrappers frozen dumpling wrappers (round, wheat-based)
- 200 g ground fish fillet (white fish) or shrimp, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili paste (sambal oelek) or sriracha
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Mix minced fish and garlic in a small bowl with a pinch of salt.
- 2
Place 1 tsp filling in center of each wrapper. Wet edges with water, fold in half, then bring corners together and press to seal.
- 3
Whisk peanut butter, vinegar, chili paste, and 3 tbsp warm water until smooth. Add salt to taste.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
- 5
Pan-fry dumplings in batches without crowding, 2 minutes per side until golden and edges curl.
- 6
Transfer fried dumplings to a serving plate. Drizzle with peanut sauce or serve sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- large skillet (12-inch)
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