Pempek Palembang (Indonesian Fish Cake)

Pempek Palembang Ingredients

300 gr fresh white fish fillet, minced (not frozen fish)200 ml cold water2 egg whites270 gr tapioca flour2 tsp salt or to season5 pips garlic, mincedWater for boilingOil for frying

Filling (Mix All)

3 egg yolks1 egg whitesA pinch of white pepper powderA pinch of salt

Cuko Sauce

Palm sugarGarlicEbiChilies (optional)TamarindWaterVinegar

Other Ingredients

Egg noodlesChopped cucumber

Ingredients

1. Mix all the ingredients of pempek, then divide it into some dough.2. Form each dough (be generous putting flour on your palm and working board because it’s a bit sticky). For lenjer: roll it become like a cylinder. For kapal selam: form it into a ball, then using your thumb make a pocket. Fill up with the egg mixtures (not full, just a half), then sealed.3. In boiling water, put them all in. Once floating, take them out.4. Heat up oil, then fry the boiled pempek until golden brown and crispy outside. Serve with cuko sauce and all other ingredients.