Fried Spiced Fermented Soybean Recipe

Fried Spiced Fermented Soybean Recipe

(Mendoan - Indonesian Recipe)

1 piece fermented soybean (300g)

75g rice flour

1 tablespoon cornstarch

125cc coconut milk

5 Chinese chives, cut into 1 cm pieces

oil for deep-frying

Spices (ground):

3 candlenuts, roasted

2 cloves garlic

½ teaspoon coriander, roasted

½ teaspoon lesser galangal, roasted

½ teaspoon salt

Method:

Slice fermented soybean into pieces ½ x 5 x 7 cm.  Mix ground spices, rice flour and cornstarch.  Add coconut milk and mix until smooth, then add Chinese chives.  Dip fermented soybean one slice at a time into the mixture, then deep-fry until golden brown.  Drain and serve with sweet soy sauce and sliced bird's eye chilies.