Cucur Bawang (Malay Onion Fritters)

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Cucur Bawang: A popular Malaysian street food snack, Cucur Bawang are onion fritters made by mixing sliced onions, flour, and spices together before frying them in hot oil. The resulting fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a sweet and savory flavor that pairs well with a variety of dipping sauces.

Cucur Bawang (Malay Onion Fritters) Ingredients

2 cups AP flour2 tbsp rice flour2 tbsp fresh red chilli (diced)2 tbsp scallion (chopped)1 cup onion (diced)1/2 tsp garlic powder2 cups water1 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground white pepper

Steps

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients & mix well.Add hot water, stir to combine & rest for 10-15 mins.Heat enough oil in a pot on medium high for deep frying.When hot, spoon 1 heaped tbsp of the mixture & push it with another spoon.Cook for 3-5 mins (stirring often to brown all sides) till they turn golden brown or reaches desired colour.Remove from oil, place on wire rack to drain excess oil & serve with a side of chilli sauce, tomato ketchup or sauce of choice.