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Ketoprak is a popular street food from Jakarta, known for its rich and garlicky peanut sauce. The dish combines a variety of textures and flavors, with golden brown peanuts blended into a smooth sauce that coats the toppings. The fragrance of sautéed shallots, garlic, and lime leaves fills the air as the sauce is prepared. Served over a medley of lontong, bean sprouts, fried tofu, vermicelli, omelette, and crackers, each bite offers a delightful mix...
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Saute shallots, garlic, and lime leaves until fragrant.
Add peanuts and cook until golden brown.
Blend fried peanuts and aromatics with chilies, salt, palm sugar, kecap manis, and water to make the peanut sauce.
Serve peanut sauce over lontong, bean sprouts, fried tofu, vermicelli, omelette, and crackers.
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For a spicier sauce, add more chilies to taste.
Substitute palm sugar with brown sugar if unavailable.
Can I use regular sugar instead of palm sugar?
Yes, you can substitute palm sugar with brown sugar or regular sugar, but the flavor might slightly differ.
What is lontong?
Lontong is a type of rice cake commonly used in Indonesian cuisine.
Can I make the peanut sauce in advance?
Yes, the peanut sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Is there a substitute for kecap manis?
You can substitute kecap manis with a mixture of soy sauce and a bit of sugar.
How do I serve ketoprak?
Ketoprak is typically served as a main course, with the peanut sauce drizzled over the toppings.
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