Best 2 Cucur Udang Recipes

CUCUR UDANG (PRAWN FRITTERS)

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This is so yummy to have when you have friends over... Easily available ingredients for a simple appetizer in 15 minutes! Serve with sweet Thai chili sauce.

Provided by MAKHRUJI

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

10 shrimp - peeled, deveined, and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 potato, diced
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
½ cup frozen corn
1 egg
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup hot water
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

Combine shrimp, onion, potato, flour, 1 cup water, corn, egg, chicken bouillon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Mix in hot water until well combined. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a wok over medium- to medium-high heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Cook fritters in batches, flipping halfway, until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 472.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CUCUR UDANG

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This is one of the many high tea, brunch or breakfast recipes in Malaysia. Kucai is a Chinese chive. Serve with chili or tomato sauce, if desired.

Provided by Nabilah

Categories Appetizers and Snacks

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ cup fresh shrimp; shelled, deveined and halved
½ cup kucai (Chinese chives), cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup fresh bean sprouts
¼ cup chopped onion
4 cups all-purpose flour
salt to taste
.183 drop yellow food coloring
5 tablespoons water
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp, kucai, sprouts, onion, flour, salt to taste and food coloring; mix well. Add enough water to make mixture resemble muffin batter; stir together.
In a large saucepan or oil fryer, heat oil and drop batter by tablespoons into hot oil; fry until golden brown and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 11.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips for Making Cucur Udang

Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
Be sure to chop the shrimp finely so that they cook evenly.
Add some chopped green onions or cilantro to the batter for extra flavor.
Don't overcook the cucur udang, or they will become tough.
Serve the cucur udang with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion

Cucur udang are a delicious and easy-to-make Indonesian snack. They are perfect for parties or picnics, and they can also be served as an appetizer or side dish. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these tasty treats at home.