Low Fat Indonesian Cilok (Steamed Tapioca Balls)

Discover the guilt-free joy of Low Fat Indonesian Cilok, a healthier twist on the traditional steamed tapioca balls adored in Indonesian street food culture. Made with a unique blend of tapioca flour, all-purpose flour, and tender minced chicken breast, these bouncy, bite-sized delights are infused with aromatic garlic, scallions, and a hint of white pepper for an irresistible savory flavor. Steamed to perfection, they boast a chewy yet satisfying texture with zero frying involved. Serve them with a luscious dipping sauce made from soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and chili sauce for the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy. Ready in under an hour, this light and protein-packed recipe is ideal for snack lovers looking for a low-fat, crowd-pleasing treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 150 grams tapioca flour
• 50 grams all-purpose flour
• 250 ml warm water
• 100 grams chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallions
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine 150 grams of tapioca flour and 50 grams of all-purpose flour.

Step 2

Chop the 100 grams chicken breast into very small pieces, or alternatively, grind or mince using a food processor.

Step 3

Add the minced chicken, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon white pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon sugar into the flour mixture.

Step 4

Pour in 250 ml of warm water gradually, stirring constantly with a spoon until it forms a thick dough.

Step 5

Knead the dough by hand until smooth and elastic. If necessary, add more tapioca flour if the dough feels too sticky.

Step 6

Divide the dough into small balls, about 2-3 cm in diameter.

Step 7

Bring a steamer pot to a slow boil. Steam the cilok balls for about 20 minutes or until they become translucid and firm.

Step 8

Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce by combining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of chili sauce in a small bowl.

Step 9

Once cilok is steamed, transfer them to a serving plate.

Step 10

Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped scallions and serve warm, accompanied by the prepared dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(652.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1009.2

Total Fat 4.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 85mg	0%
Sodium 4540.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 41.5g	0%

Vitamin D 13IU	0%
Calcium 90.4mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 567.7mg	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: 4.2%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 79.2%