Introduction

Batagor is a typical food from Bandung which is loved by many people. This food is made from a mixture of fish and tofu which is then wrapped in a dumpling skin. Usually, batagor is served with a peanut sauce that is savory and spicy. In this article, we will share a recipe for making batagor Bandung that is easy to follow.

Ingredients

For the batagor:

• 200 grams of mackerel fish fillet
• 300 grams of tofu
• 1 egg
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of tapioca flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of chicken broth powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• Water
• Dumpling skin

For the peanut sauce:

• 100 grams of peanuts
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 5 red chili peppers
• 3 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of tamarind water
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• Water

Instructions

Making the batagor:

1. Mince the mackerel fish fillet and tofu using a food processor
2. Put the minced fish and tofu in a bowl
3. Add the minced garlic, tapioca flour, salt, pepper, sugar, chicken broth powder, baking powder, and baking soda to the bowl
4. Beat the egg and add it to the bowl, mix all the ingredients until well combined
5. Add water little by little until the mixture becomes slightly sticky
6. Take a tablespoon of the mixture and wrap it with the dumpling skin, repeat until all the mixture is used up
7. Steam the batagor for 15 minutes
8. Fry the batagor in hot oil until golden brown

Making the peanut sauce:

1. Grind the peanuts, garlic, and red chili peppers using a blender or mortar and pestle
2. Add water little by little until the mixture becomes slightly thick
3. Put the mixture in a saucepan and add sweet soy sauce, tamarind water, and salt
4. Cook the mixture over low heat while stirring until it becomes thick and savory
5. Add water little by little if the sauce is too thick
6. Turn off the heat and let it cool down

Nutrition

• Calories: 264 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 18 g
• Protein: 19 g
• Fat: 13 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 497 mg

Conclusion

That’s how to make batagor Bandung and the peanut sauce. This food is perfect for your snack time or even as a main course. The savory and spicy peanut sauce complements the batagor perfectly. You can also add some vegetables such as lettuce or cucumber to make it more refreshing. Don’t forget to try this recipe at home and share it with your family and friends. Enjoy!