Kerupuk Basah, Kapuas Hulu's Meal

Temet, said the people in Putusibau and Kapuas Hulu in generally, none other is the name of meal with fish as the main food raw materials. Regular wet crackers made with basic ingredients of freshwater fish. But the most delicious fish in the tongue is Belidak fish (Notopetrus chitala HB ). This exotic fish are often found in the Kapuas River in the vicinity of Lake Sentarum. Wet crackers own name in the trade connotation is less striking than empek-empek Palembang, or a cool name for raw fish Japanese sushi.

      

The food is unique and simple, slightly chewy but savory taste with freshwater fish that feels thick. Kerupuk basah is delicious when dipped in gravy or sauces.

Kerupuk basah  Materials : 

·         1 Kg of fresh meat Belidak fish (can be replaced with Tenggiri or Toman fish)

·         500 Gr sago flour / starch white

·         6 cloves of garlic finely

·         ½ Tablespoon pepper powder

·         3-4 glasses of water

·         Salt to taste

·         Flavoring to taste.

Souces or Sambal materials : 

·         10 red chilis

·         200 Gr fried peanuts without nutshell

·         Sugar to taste

·         Salt to taste

·         Flavoring to taste.

How to make a wet crackers :

·         Meat fish, water, garlic, pepper, salt and flavorings stir until blended. After average insert sago flour little by little until springy and can be formed elliptical.

·         When finished molded, put in boiling water, wait 30-40 minutes until the newly appointed float.

·         Wet crackers can be eaten directly or fried again. At the dough soggy crackers can add chopped green onion / celery.

How to make sauces or sambal :

·         Mashed chili and fried peanuts until smooth, after smooth enough hot water input should not be too thick and too liquid. Add salt, sugar and flavorings.

·         Sambal can also pan (though durable / non perishable) stay plus onion and garlic (2 pcs red onion, garlic 1 seed).

Posted by Andini Novica Resti