Vegetarian Indonesian Cilok (Steamed Tapioca Balls)

Delight your taste buds with Vegetarian Indonesian Cilok, a beloved street food turned plant-based treat that’s perfect for sharing! These chewy steamed tapioca balls are made from a unique combination of tapioca and all-purpose flour, infused with fragrant garlic and scallions for a subtle burst of flavor. The highlight of this dish lies in its rich, creamy peanut sauce, featuring a blend of peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, and a kick of chili flakes for a perfectly balanced dip. Ready in just under an hour, this gluten-free-friendly snack is both comforting and satisfying, making it an ideal appetizer or casual snack. Enjoy these savory bites warm, paired with homemade peanut sauce, for an authentic Indonesian experience right in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Tapioca flour
• 50 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pieces Scallions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
• 300 milliliters Boiling water
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 100 grams Peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 150 milliliters Coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes
• 100 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the tapioca flour, all-purpose flour, minced garlic, chopped scallions, salt, and white pepper.

Step 2

Gradually add the boiling water into the flour mixture while stirring continuously until it forms a dough-like consistency.

Step 3

Allow the dough to cool slightly until it is easy to handle, then knead it gently until smooth and pliable.

Step 4

Divide the dough into small, even pieces and roll each piece into a ball about the size of a marble.

Step 5

Prepare a steaming pot or steamer basket over boiling water. Grease the steamer basket with a bit of oil to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Place the tapioca balls into the steamer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other, and steam for 15 minutes until they look translucent and are cooked through. Set aside.

Step 7

To prepare the peanut sauce, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, lime juice, sugar, chili flakes, and water in a small saucepan.

Step 8

Cook the sauce over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Step 9

Serve the steamed tapioca balls warm with the prepared peanut sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1077.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1920.7

Total Fat 67.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3565.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 309.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.3g
Protein 32.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 170.0mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 1078.4mg	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: 30.7%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 62.8%