Soy-Free Bakwan (Vegetable Fritters)

Crispy, golden, and bursting with fresh vegetables, this Soy-Free Bakwan (Vegetable Fritters) recipe puts a delightful spin on the classic Indonesian street food. Perfect for those with soy allergies, these fritters are made with a flavorful blend of all-purpose and rice flour, seasoned with aromatic spices like turmeric and white pepper. Thinly sliced cabbage, julienned carrots, crunchy bean sprouts, and green onion add texture and vibrant color, creating a snack that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Fried to golden perfection in hot oil, these fritters boast a satisfying crunch with every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, they make a wonderful appetizer, party dish, or side to complement your favorite meal. Serve these soy-free snacks hot with your choice of dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat that's both versatile and full of flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 150 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Rice flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 100 grams Cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 100 grams Bean sprouts
• 2 stalks Green onion, sliced
• 200 milliliters Water
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 small Shallot, thinly sliced
• 500 milliliters Cooking oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking powder, salt, ground white pepper, and ground turmeric. Mix well.

Step 2

Gradually add water to the dry ingredients while stirring, creating a smooth batter. Ensure no lumps remain.

Step 3

Add the sliced cabbage, julienned carrot, bean sprouts, sliced green onion, minced garlic, and thinly sliced shallot to the batter. Stir until the vegetables are evenly coated with the batter.

Step 4

Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat until the oil reaches about 180°C (350°F).

Step 5

Carefully drop spoonfuls of the vegetable batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon. Ensure not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 6

Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Remove the fritters from the oil and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 8

Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter until all the vegetable fritter mixture is used up.

Step 9

Serve the soy-free bakwan hot with your choice of dipping sauce or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1255.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5296.7

Total Fat 504.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2900.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 12.7g
Protein 26.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 172.9mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 975.6mg	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: 84.3%

Protein: 1.9%

Carbs: 13.8%