Low Fat Pempek
Discover a healthier twist on Indonesia’s beloved street food with this Low Fat Pempek recipe! Crafted from lean white fish fillets like cod or tilapia and bound with tapioca flour, this iconic fish cake is light, flavorful, and guilt-free. Seasoned with garlic, white pepper, and a hint of salt, each bite delivers a subtle savory kick. Steamed to perfection instead of fried, this dish retains its tender and chewy texture while cutting back on excess fats. Served with a tangy tamarind-infused dipping sauce and fresh cucumber slices, it’s a refreshing and satisfying meal or snack. Ready in under an hour, this low-fat version of pempek is a perfect choice for anyone seeking a healthy take on authentic Indonesian cuisine.
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Ingredients
- 400 grams skinless low-fat white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 200 grams tapioca flour
- 1 egg white
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 200 milliliters water
- 100 milliliters vinegar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 0.5 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the Fish Paste: In a food processor, blend the fish fillets until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the egg white, minced garlic, white pepper, and salt to the fish paste. Mix well to combine.
Step 3
Gradually add the tapioca flour into the fish mixture, stirring constantly while slowly adding 200 milliliters of water until incorporated into a smooth, pliable dough.
Step 4
Form the Pempek: Divide the dough into small portions and shape each into oval or cylinder shapes, about 3-4 inches long.
Step 5
Cooking: Steam the Pempek in a steamer over boiling water for about 15 minutes or until they firm up and turn opaque.
Step 6
Prepare the Dipping Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, tamarind paste, and optional chili sauce. Heat gently while stirring until the sugar is dissolved then set aside.
Step 7
Serving: Let the steamed pempek cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces. Serve with the dipping sauce and garnish with slices of cucumber.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1071.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1345.2 |
| Total Fat 3.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3068.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 244.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 67.3g | |
| Protein 76.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 160IU | 0% |
| Calcium 174.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1594.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories