Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Skewers
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine tapioca flour and water. Mix well until it forms a dough.
2. Divide the dough into small balls and shape them into cylinders.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cilok and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface.
4. Remove the cilok from the pot and drain well.
5. Thread the cilok onto skewers.
6. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, scallions, salt, and pepper.
7. Brush the cilok with the sesame oil mixture.
8. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the cilok skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
9. Serve hot with the remaining sesame oil mixture as a dipping sauce.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Boiling water: 100°C (212°F)
Grill pan: 180°C (350°F)
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 220
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Sugar: 12g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Tapioca flour can be substituted with cornstarch or potato starch.
- Soy sauce can be substituted with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
- Rice vinegar can be substituted with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- Sesame oil can be substituted with vegetable oil or peanut oil.
Variations:
- Add chopped cilantro or parsley to the sesame oil mixture for extra flavor.
- Use different dipping sauces such as sweet chili sauce or peanut sauce.
- Add chopped vegetables such as carrots or bell peppers to the cilok dough for extra texture.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the cilok dough is not too sticky. If it is, add more tapioca flour.
- Use a non-stick grill pan to prevent the cilok from sticking.
- Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes before using them to prevent them from burning.
Storage instructions:
Leftover cilok can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat, microwave the cilok for 30 seconds or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the cilok skewers on a platter and drizzle with the remaining sesame oil mixture. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Garnishes:
Chopped scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro, or parsley.
Pairings:
Cilok with sesame oil pairs well with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.
Suggested side dishes:
Steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or a side salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cilok dough is too dry, add more water.
- If the cilok falls apart while cooking, the dough may be too wet. Add more tapioca flour to the dough.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the cilok thoroughly to prevent foodborne illness.
Food history:
Cilok is a popular street food in Indonesia. It is made from tapioca flour and typically served with a spicy peanut sauce.
Flavor profiles:
Sesame oil adds a nutty flavor to the cilok, while soy sauce and brown sugar add sweetness and saltiness. The dipping sauce is tangy and spicy.
Serving suggestions:
Serve cilok with sesame oil as an appetizer or snack.
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Region: Indonesian