Crispy Bakwan Sayur
Golden-fried vegetable fritters with a chickpea-flour batter, finished with a punchy chili-lime dipping sauce. Crispy outside, tender inside — the perfect TikTok snack or side.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1.5 cups zucchini, grated
- 1 cup carrot, grated
- 3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ lime lime (juiced)
- 1 chili Thai chili, minced (or 0.25 tsp chili flakes)
Instructions
- 1
Mix chickpea flour, grated zucchini and carrot, scallions, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, and 0.5 cup water until batter is thick but pourable.
- 2
Heat 2 inches oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F, or until a drop of batter sizzles immediately on contact.
- 3
Drop 2-tbsp spoonfuls of batter into oil in batches — don't crowd the pan. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- 4
Transfer fritters to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
- 5
Whisk lime juice, minced chili, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl to make a dipping sauce.
- 6
Serve fritters hot with chili-lime dipping sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- heavy skillet (12-inch cast iron or similar)
- instant-read thermometer (optional but recommended)
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- paper towels
- small bowl for dipping sauce
- whisk
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