Author Elfie V
Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

Ketoprak is a traditional Indonesian dish known for its delicious and flavorful combination of ingredients. Peanut sauce is the main element for this dish. “”
Easy to cook and delicious How to Cook Ketoprak at Home.

Our easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the steps to create a delicious Ketoprak right in your own kitchen. With readily available ingredients and simple instructions, you'll be able to cook a homemade Ketoprak that's sure to impress. Ketoprak is a traditional Indonesian dish known for its delicious flavors and diverse textures. It typically consists of several main components served together on a single plate. One of the key components of Ketoprak is the peanut sauce. This sauce is made by mixing ground peanuts, garlic, chili, sugar, and salt. The peanut sauce provides a rich, nutty, and slightly spicy flavor to the dish. To serve Ketoprak, the fried tofu, tempeh, lontong, and vegetables are typically arranged on a plate and then drizzled with the peanut sauce (a thick sauce that has a sweet, savory, and spicy flavors). Sambal (chili sauce) can also be added according to personal preference.

YIELDS 2 serving(s)
TOTAL TIME 60 minute(s)

Ketoprak Sauce

  • 100g fried peanuts
  • 250 ml of water
  • 7 red chilies
  • 4 garlic
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 4 tbsp sweet sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Complementary

  • White tofu, soaked in salt water, then fried
  • Rice cake (lontong/ketupat)
  • Bean sprouts
  • Vermicelli
  • Boiled eggs (optional)
  • Fried shallots
  • Crackers (kerupuk)
  • Chili sauce (sambal)

Steps

1

Boil the vermicelli and bean sprouts, then put them on a plate.

Step 1 of cooking How to Cook Ketoprak at Home.
2

Prepare cubes of rice cake (lontong/ketupat) and fried white tofu.

Step 2 of cooking How to Cook Ketoprak at Home.
3

Add 2 tbsp oil into the pan, fry the peanuts until slightly browned, but don't burn.

Step 3 of cooking How to Cook Ketoprak at Home.
4

Combine and blend the fried peanuts, water, red chilies, garlic, and vinegar.

Step 4 of cooking How to Cook Ketoprak at Home.
5

Put the blended mixture in a pan, then add the sweet sauce (kecap manis), brown sugar, and salt. Stir until it boils, ensuring it tastes well-balanced. If it lacks sweetness, add 1 tbsp of sweet sauce (kecap manis).

Step 5 of cooking How to Cook Ketoprak at Home.
6

Arrange the rice cake, vermicelli, fried tofu, and bean sprouts on a plate, then generously drizzle the ketoprak sauce over them. Serve Ketoprak with fried shallots, crackers, and sambal.

Step 6 of cooking How to Cook Ketoprak at Home.
Author Elfie V
Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

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