Gluten-Free Indonesian Cilok (Steamed Tapioca Balls)

Delight your taste buds with Gluten-Free Indonesian Cilok, a popular street food snack reimagined for gluten-free kitchens! These steamed tapioca balls are chewy, savory, and infused with aromatic garlic, scallions, and a hint of white pepper. Made with a simple blend of tapioca and rice flours, this traditional treat is naturally gluten-free and easy to prepare. The cilok is steamed until perfectly bouncy and served with a bold dipping sauce of sweet soy and chili for an irresistible flavor pairing. Whether you're exploring global cuisines or seeking a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these chewy Indonesian delights are a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Tapioca flour
• 50 grams Rice flour
• 250 ml Warm water
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pieces Scallions, finely sliced
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoons Cooking oil
• 3 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chili sauce
• 500 ml Water for steaming

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine tapioca flour, rice flour, minced garlic, sliced scallions, ground white pepper, and salt.

Step 2

Gradually add warm water to the flour mixture, stirring continuously until a dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

Step 3

Wet your hands with a little oil, then take small portions of the dough (about a tablespoon) and roll them into balls.

Step 4

Prepare a steamer and bring the 500 ml water to a boil over medium heat.

Step 5

Place the tapioca balls into the steamer, ensuring they are not touching each other, and steam for about 20-25 minutes until they become translucent and firm.

Step 6

While the cilok is steaming, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing the sweet soy sauce and chili sauce.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the cilok from the steamer and allow them to cool slightly.

Step 8

Serve the cilok warm with the prepared dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1143.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1176.4

Total Fat 15.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4117.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 29.5g
Protein 7.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 104.5mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 266.0mg	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: 11.7%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 85.7%