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Seblak Kuah Kental: Spiced Cracker Soup, 40% Lighter

Bandung's beloved thick, savory cracker soup bursting with kencur spice, chewy crackers, and tender protein. This Fat Switch version swaps coconut milk for light coconut broth and adds egg whites, cutting 230 calories while keeping every drop of umami and heat intact.

20m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

Servings

350

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 3/4 cup light coconut milk
✓ 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
✓ 1 tbsp vegetable oil
✓ 1 tsp kencur (lesser galangal), minced
✓ 2 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 1 red Thai chili, sliced
✓ 1/2 tsp shrimp paste (terasi)
✓ Salt and white pepper to taste
✓ 1 cup keropok (prawn crackers), broken into bite-sized pieces
✓ 100g medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
✓ 80g extra-firm tofu, diced small
✓ 3 egg whites + 1 whole egg yolk, lightly beaten
✓ 1/4 cup fresh cabbage, thinly sliced
✓ 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
✓ 1 tbsp crispy fried shallots (drained)
✓ 1 tsp fresh lime juice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Toast the Spice Base: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add minced kencur, garlic, and shrimp paste. Fry for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden. Do not brown.

2. Build the Broth: Pour in light coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add sliced red chili. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Taste and season with salt and white pepper.

3. Cook Proteins First: Increase heat to medium-high. Add shrimp and diced tofu to the simmering broth. Cook for 3–4 minutes until shrimp turns pink and tofu is heated through. Do not overcook.

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4. Add the Crackers: Gently stir in broken keropok pieces. They will begin to soften immediately. Stir carefully for 1–2 minutes; the crackers should remain chewy, not mushy. Reduce heat to low.

5. Temper and Add Eggs: Slowly drizzle the beaten egg mixture into the simmering broth while stirring gently in a circular motion. This creates silky egg ribbons. Cook for 1 minute until eggs are just set but still tender.

6. Finish with Fresh Elements: Remove from heat. Stir in sliced cabbage and scallion pieces. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or chili if desired.

7. Plate and Serve: Divide seblak evenly between two bowls, ensuring each gets equal broth, crackers, and protein. Top with crispy fried shallots. Serve immediately while broth is still steaming and crackers remain chewy.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories350 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates40g

Fat12g

🏷️ Tags

#Indonesian cracker soup recipe#low-calorie comfort food lunch#kencur spiced broth

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