Aha! We Malaysians are incredibly familiar with cempedak,
and if you’re in Indonesia or Thailand, I’m sure you know exactly which fruit
Ms. Nava is referring to! Cempedak is a tropical fruit native to Southeast
Asia, closely related to jackfruit but smaller in size. Its outer skin is rough
and greenish-brown, while the flesh inside is soft, yellow, and sweet with a
distinctive aroma. The texture is creamy, and the flavor is a blend of banana,
mango, and durian, making it truly unique.
Cempedak is
often eaten fresh or fried in batter as the beloved "cempedak goreng",
which is precisely what Ms. Nava is showcasing today in her segment of Zen
Cuisine. But, of course, you know Ms. Nava loves adding her twist to everything (KUIH LOMPANG & KUIH KASWI) in her Zen Cuisine, right? Well, you're absolutely right! There’s a special
twist to this cempedak goreng - an extra ingredient that adds a
new dimension. It’s black sesame seeds! These little seeds add a Zen crunch,
enhance its visual appeal, and bring a unique, Zen-like touch to this
traditional snack (EFFORTLESS MALAY DESSERTS).
Ingredients
12 cempedak
pulps
1/2 cup
all-purpose flour
1/3 cup corn
flour
1/3 cup rice
flour
2 tsp black
sesame seeds
A pinch of
baking powder
A pinch of salt
Water (as
needed)
Oil (as needed for frying)
Method
In a mixing
bowl, combine all-purpose flour, corn flour, rice flour, baking powder, and
salt.
Gradually add
water, whisking until you get a smooth batter.
Stir in the black sesame seeds.
Add the
cempedak pulps to the batter and gently mix.
Heat oil in a
pan, then fry each pulp until golden brown.
Drain excess oil, and crunch in.
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