Dairy-Free Indonesian Cilok (Steamed Tapioca Balls)

Discover the irresistible charm of Dairy-Free Indonesian Cilok, a beloved street food snack made with chewy steamed tapioca balls. Perfect for those seeking dairy-free delights, this recipe combines the simplicity of pantry staples like tapioca and all-purpose flour with the aromatic flavors of garlic, soy sauce, and scallions. The bite-sized cilok are boiled until tender and served with a luscious peanut sauce, crafted from creamy peanut butter, tangy lime juice, and a hint of chili heat, all elevated by the richness of light coconut milk. Garnished with chopped peanuts, this dish is a textural and flavor-packed delight, making it an ideal appetizer or snack for any occasion. With easy-to-follow steps and a total prep and cooking time of just one hour, you’ll be savoring a taste of Indonesia in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 g Tapioca flour
• 50 g All-purpose flour
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, ground
• 2 stalks Scallions, finely chopped
• 300 ml Water
• 4 tablespoons Peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons Chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 120 ml Coconut milk, light
• 2 tablespoons Chopped peanuts, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, combine tapioca flour, all-purpose flour, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 2

Gradually add the water into the flour mixture while stirring continuously to form a smooth dough.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped scallions to evenly distribute throughout the dough.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 5

While waiting for the water to boil, lightly dust your hands with a bit of tapioca flour and shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Step 6

Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and carefully drop the dough balls into the pot.

Step 7

Boil the cilok for approximately 20 minutes or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.

Step 8

Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, chili sauce, lime juice, and coconut milk. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and heated through.

Step 9

Drain the cooked cilok and serve with the warm peanut sauce drizzled over them.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped peanuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(893.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1501.4

Total Fat 48.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3961.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.1g
Protein 29.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 169.3mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 901.7mg	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: 28.0%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 64.5%