Batagor: Fried Seafood & Tofu Dumplings
Crispy fried dumplings stuffed with shrimp, fish, and tofu served with a sweet-savory peanut sauce. A beloved Indonesian street food that's impressive but entirely achievable at home.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Chop shrimp and fish into small dice (1/4-inch). Crumble pressed tofu.
Step 2
Mix shrimp, fish, tofu, and garlic together in a bowl until combined.
Step 3
Place 1 tbsp filling in center of each wonton wrapper. Wet edges with water, fold into triangle, then bring corners together.
Step 4
Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and pourable. Adjust thickness with more water if needed.
Step 5
Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F over medium-high heat, ~8 minutes.
Step 6
Fry dumplings in batches without crowding, 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Step 7
Transfer fried dumplings to a paper towel–lined plate. Fry remaining batches.
Step 8
Arrange batagor on a platter. Pour peanut sauce into a small bowl for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board and sharp knife
- mixing bowl
- deep pot or Dutch oven
- deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- paper towels
- whisk
- platter
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