Indonesian Perkedel Recipe
Perkedel are Indonesian fritters made from a blend of meat, vegetables, fresh herbs like green onions, and spices. It’s believed that perkedel is inspired by the Dutch frikadel, a type of pan-fried meatball (distinct from frikandel, a sausage dish). In the 17th century, the Dutch established a presence in Indonesia due to the lucrative spice trade, which eventually led to centuries of colonial rule.
Ingredients
- Potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges) – 2.2 lbs
- Ground beef – 9 oz.
- Salt – 1 ½ tsp
- Ground pepper – 1 ½ tsp
- Sugar – 1 tsp
- Nutmeg – ½ tsp
- Shallot (deep fried) – ¼ cup
- Scallions (finely chopped) – ¼ cup
- Shallot (deep fried) – ¼ cup
- Oil – for deep frying
Instructions
- Prepare a pot of oil for deep frying.
- Once the oil is hot, deep fry the potato wedges until golden brown.
- Set aside over a wire rack or towels to drain the excess oil.
- Mix the ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in another frying pan and fry the ground beef until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Transfer the potatoes into a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork or masher until smooth.
- Add the cooked ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, sugar, nutmeg, fried shallots and scallions.
- Stir and mix until uniform and gather into a ball.
- Divide the mixture into 16 portions and shape into patties.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Prepare a pot for deep frying.
- Dip the potato patties in lightly beaten egg to coat and deep fry until golden brown.
- Drain to remove the excess oil before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 248mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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