Batagor (Indonesian Fried Fish Dumplings)

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Batagor (Indonesian Fried Fish Dumplings) is a beloved street food dish that combines fresh mackerel fish and aromatic seasonings with the irresistible crunch of fried wonton wrappers. These dumplings are filled with a savory mixture of minced fish, spring onions, and garlic, folded into delicate wonton cups, and fried to perfection. Served with a rich and tangy peanut sauce made with sweet soy sauce, tamarind paste, and brown sugar, this dish is a harmonious blend of textures and bold Southeast Asian flavors. Garnish with cooling cucumber slices and a squeeze of zesty lime for a perfectly balanced taste. Ready in under an hour, this versatile recipe is perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main course. Bring the vibrant flavors of Indonesia to your table with this easy-to-follow Batagor recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Mackerel fish
• 100 grams Tapioca flour
• 1 large Egg
• 2 stalks Spring onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
• 20 pieces Wonton wrappers
• 100 grams Peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis)
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 100 milliliters Water
• 500 milliliters Cooking oil
• 1 small Cucumber
• 4 pieces Lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the fish filling. Debone and remove the skin from the mackerel fish. Mince the fish meat finely and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the minced fish, tapioca flour, egg, finely chopped spring onions, minced garlic, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until the fish mixture is well combined and sticky.

Step 3

Lay a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Place about one tablespoon of the fish mixture in the center.

Step 4

Gather the edges of the wrapper around the filling, pressing gently to form a cup shape while keeping the top open. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and fish mixture.

Step 5

Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

Step 6

Fry the fish dumplings in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crisp. This will take approximately 5-6 minutes per batch. Remove and drain the fried dumplings on paper towels.

Step 7

Prepare the peanut sauce by combining peanut butter, sweet soy sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and water in a small saucepan.

Step 8

Cook the sauce over low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens and is well combined. Adjust the seasoning and consistency with additional water or tamarind paste, if needed.

Step 9

Serve the fried batagor with the warm peanut sauce drizzled over the top.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced cucumber and offer lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dumplings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1496.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6554.6

Total Fat 590.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.0g
Cholesterol 343.5mg	0%
Sodium 4519.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 59.5g
Protein 97.1g	0%

Vitamin D 957.8IU	0%
Calcium 327.9mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2343.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.7%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 14.5%