Low Sodium Indonesian Cilok (Steamed Tapioca Balls)

Delight your taste buds with Low Sodium Indonesian Cilok, a healthier twist on the beloved steamed tapioca balls that are a street food favorite in Indonesia. Made with a combination of tapioca flour and all-purpose flour, these chewy, bite-sized delights are infused with aromatic garlic, spring onions, and a gentle kick of ground white pepper. This recipe swaps traditional high-sodium ingredients for low sodium chicken broth, making it perfect for those seeking heart-healthy options without sacrificing flavor. Steamed to translucent perfection, the cilok is served with a bold and nutty peanut dipping sauce, enhanced by sweet soy sauce and a hint of chili paste for a tantalizing finish. Ready in under an hour, these savory snacks are ideal for sharing and can be enjoyed as an appetizer or light meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Tapioca flour
• 50 grams All-purpose flour
• 300 ml Low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons Spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
• 100 ml Water
• 50 grams Crushed peanuts
• 2 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Red chili paste

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, heat the low sodium chicken broth until warm.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine tapioca flour and all-purpose flour.

Step 3

Add warm chicken broth gradually to the flour mixture while stirring continuously until a dough begins to form.

Step 4

Add minced garlic, spring onions, and white pepper to the dough, mixing well until all ingredients are incorporated.

Step 5

Lightly grease your hands with cooking oil and shape the dough into small balls, about 2 cm in diameter.

Step 6

Prepare a steamer and bring the water to a boil.

Step 7

Place the formed dough balls in the steamer and steam for 25 minutes or until they become translucent and firm.

Step 8

While the cilok is steaming, prepare the sauce by combining crushed peanuts, sweet soy sauce, and red chili paste in a bowl. Mix until well blended.

Step 9

Once the cilok is cooked, remove them from the steamer and let cool slightly.

Step 10

Serve the steamed tapioca balls warm with the spicy peanut sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(774.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1434.9

Total Fat 40.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1722.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 247.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 24.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 173.0mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 853.7mg	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: 24.9%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 68.3%