RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Bakwan is one of the fried foods favored by the Indonesian people. This snack is made from a combination of flour and vegetables that are fried until cooked.

If you want to make crispy and crunchy bakwan that lasts a long time, as reported by cookpad.com, here is the recipe and cooking steps:

Main Ingredients:

- 3 medium-sized carrots

- 1/2 whole cabbage

- 5 stalks of green onions (scallions)

- 200 grams of all-purpose flour

- 2 tablespoons of rice flour

- 1 tablespoon of margarine

- 1 egg (optional, for a softer fritter)

Ground Spices:

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 3 shallots

- 1/2 tsp ground pepper Salt to taste Powdered broth (optional, to taste)

How to Cook Crispy Bakwan:

1. Mix the Ingredients:

-In a bowl, mix the wheat flour, rice flour, and ground spices. Add the eggs and vegetables.

- Pour in the water slowly while stirring until the mixture is even and the consistency is not too runny.

2. Heat the Oil:

- Use enough oil and make sure it is really hot so that the bakwan cooks quickly and doesn't absorb too much oil.

3. Fry the Bakwan:

- Take a ladle of the batter, then pour it into the hot oil. It can also be fried at the edge of the pan to make it crispier.

- Flip the fritters when the bottom side has turned golden yellow. Lift them after both sides become crispy and golden brown.

4. Drain and Serve:

- Strain the fritters using a sieve or kitchen paper to absorb the oil.

- Serve hot with bird's eye chili or peanut sauce.

Tips to keep bakwan crispy:

1. Add rice flour or tapioca flour for extra crunchiness.

2. Avoid over-mixing the batter so it doesn't become hard.

3. Use hot oil for frying, and don't add too much batter at once to prevent the temperature from dropping too quickly.

4. Avoid covering the bakwan while still warm to prevent it from becoming soggy.