Indonesian Perkedel Recipes

INDONESIAN PERKEDEL

Steps:

• Fry sliced shallots until it turns a bit brown, then set aside to cool.
• Saute sliced potatoes until it turns soft, and then mash them in a bowl.
• Mix together the mashed potato with fried shallots, salt, pepper, nutmeg powder, minced beef and egg yolks and shape into palm-sized, flat round patties.
• Heat oil in a frying pan, enough to cover the patties.
• Dip patty into egg white and then cook the patties (in batches if necessary) over a medium heat for about 5min each side.
• Serve with warm steamed rice or with steamed vegetables.

PERKEDEL JAGUNG (INDONESIAN CORN FRITTERS)

Steps:

• Combine the coriander seeds, black peppercorns, shallots, garlic, rock salt and sugar in a mortar and pound until a smooth paste is formed. Set aside.
• In a bowl, lightly pound corn, then add in spice paste mixing until well combined. Add in Chinese leeks, then add in the rice flour and toss to coat evenly. Add in beaten egg and stir until well blended.
• Drop by the spoonful into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain well.

INDONESIAN POTATO AND BEEF PERKEDEL

Steps:

• Mix together the mashed potatoes, 1 teaspoon of the salt, half the pepper, the coriander, nutmeg, parsley and egg.
• Preheat a wok until hot. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil, the shallots and garlic; saute until soft.
• Add beef and stir to break up clumps; brown until meat is no longer red, about 2 minutes. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Cool.
• Combine the meat with the potato mixture.
• Form into 16 balls and flatten them into cakes about 2 inches round by 1 inch thick.
• Refrigerate, if not fried immediately.
• Pour 2 inches of oil into a preheated wok. Heat to 365°F Add 4 or 5 cakes, or as many as will fit into the pan without crowding or reducing the temperature of the oil.
• Deep fry, turning occasionally until golden brown, about 3 minutes. (If preferred, the cakes may be pan-fried in a flat skillet.) Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve hot or at room temperature.