Ketoprak

Discover the ultimate balance of flavors and textures with Ketoprak, a traditional Indonesian street food that’s as vibrant as it is satisfying! This iconic dish features tender rice noodles, crispy pan-fried tofu, refreshing cucumber slices, and crunchy bean sprouts, all brought together by a luxurious homemade peanut sauce. The sauce, made from roasted peanuts, garlic, sweet soy sauce, and a touch of lime, delivers a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Serve it fresh with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts and a squeeze of lime for a truly authentic experience. Ideal for vegetarians and packed with protein, Ketoprak is a must-try for fans of Southeast Asian cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Rice noodles
• 300 grams Firm tofu
• 100 grams Bean sprouts
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 100 grams Peanuts
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Palm sugar
• 3 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce
• 1 piece Lime
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes until soft, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the tofu into small cubes and heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Fry the tofu cubes until golden brown on all sides, then remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Step 4

In a dry pan, roast the peanuts over medium heat for about 5 minutes until lightly browned. Allow them to cool, then grind them into a coarse powder using a food processor or mortar and pestle.

Step 5

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber. Set aside.

Step 6

To make the peanut sauce, combine the ground peanuts, garlic cloves, palm sugar, sweet soy sauce, salt, lime juice from one lime, and 0.5 cup of water in a blender. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared rice noodles, bean sprouts, fried tofu, and sliced cucumber.

Step 8

Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle mixture and gently toss to combine.

Step 9

Serve the ketoprak immediately, garnished with additional peanuts or lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1193g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1589.8

Total Fat 92.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3515.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 59.1g
Protein 67.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 633.6mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 2036.1mg	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: 49.6%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 34.4%