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Corn Fritters Base Pepesan
🇮🇩 Indonesian Vegetarian

Corn Fritters Base Pepesan

🇮🇩 Indonesian

Banana-leaf wrapped and steamed corn fritters base — pepesan, spice paste worked right in. About 25 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 10 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger4 slices
  • Spring Onions3, shredded
  • Shallots3 cloves, sliced
  • Banana Leaves6
  • Coconut Oil1 tbsp
  • Ground Turmeric1 tsp
  • Corn Fritters Base400 g corn
  • Sweet Soy Sauce2 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set up a steamer over simmering water and line the tray with the ginger slices.

  2. 2

    Lay the corn fritters base in a single layer, scatter over the garlic, and season lightly.

  3. 3

    Steam until just cooked through — translucent and silky rather than dry.

  4. 4

    Transfer to a warm plate, pour over the sweet soy sauce, and top with spring onions.

  5. 5

    Heat the Coconut Oil until it just smokes and pour it sizzling over everything at the table.

Chef's tip

Let the dish rest 5 minutes off the heat before serving so the flavours settle.

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