Pedas Telur Gulung (Spicy Indonesian Egg Rolls)

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the shallots, garlic, and red chilies. Bruise the lemongrass stalk.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined.

   ~2 min
3. 3

   Add all-purpose flour, rice flour, water, chopped shallots, garlic, red chilies, bruised lemongrass, turmeric powder, shrimp paste, salt, and sugar to the bowl with the eggs. Whisk until you have a smooth, pourable batter.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   Pour a ladleful of batter into the hot oil, spreading it thinly to create a round crepe-like shape. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

   ~4 min
6. 6

   Once cooked, carefully remove the egg roll from the pan using a slotted spoon and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.

   ~1 min
7. 7

   Repeat with the remaining batter, ensuring the pan is at the correct temperature for each batch.

   ~15 min
8. 8

   Serve hot.