Vegan Batagor (Indonesian Fried Fish Dumplings)

Delight your taste buds with Vegan Batagor, a plant-based twist on the beloved Indonesian street food! These golden, crispy fried "fish" dumplings are made from crumbled tofu, nori sheets for an authentic sea flavor, and a mix of tapioca starch and flour for a perfectly light and crunchy texture. Infused with garlic, shallots, soy sauce, and ground white pepper, each bite is a flavorful explosion of umami. Adding finely chopped kale gives a nutritious boost while keeping the recipe vibrant and fresh. Served warm with a rich and creamy peanut sauce, this vegan take on the traditional batagor is perfect as an appetizer, snack, or crowd-pleasing party dish. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe will ensure you never miss out on the bold flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams firm tofu
• 2 sheets nori sheets
• 50 grams tapioca starch
• 75 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 shallots shallots
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 500 milliliters oil for frying
• 50 grams kale
• 200 grams peanut sauce

Directions

Step 1

Drain the tofu and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Crumble it into a large mixing bowl until it achieves a ricotta-like texture.

Step 2

Finely chop the nori sheets and add them to the bowl with the tofu. This will add a subtle sea-like flavor reminiscent of fish.

Step 3

Add the tapioca starch, all-purpose flour, and baking powder to the tofu mixture. Mix well until combined.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves and shallots finely, and stir them into the tofu mixture along with soy sauce, ground white pepper, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly.

Step 5

Chop kale into fine pieces and gently fold into the dumpling mixture.

Step 6

Shape the mixture into small dumplings, roughly the size of a golf ball.

Step 7

Heat oil in a deep frying pan or a pot over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the dumplings, a few at a time, and fry until they are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 4-5 minutes per batch.

Step 8

Remove the fried dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 9

Serve the vegan batagor warm, accompanied by peanut sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1293.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5615.0

Total Fat 548.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6781.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 44.9g
Protein 59.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 720.6mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 1619.8mg	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: 84.0%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 11.9%