KOMPAS.com – Ketoprak is a typical Betawi food that is very popular because it tastes delicious and is rich in peanut sauce.
This dish is usually served with a mixture of vermicelli, bean sprouts, tofu, ketupat, and crackers, making it a simple but delicious dish.
In Jakarta and its surroundings, ketoprak is easy to find in street stalls and traditional restaurants.
However, who would have thought, making your own ketoprak at home is actually quite easy with affordable ingredients.
1. Ketoprak Jakarta
Ketoprak Jakarta is a typical dish that combines vermicelli, bean sprouts, fried tofu and ketupat drizzled with peanut sauce.
The peanut sauce is made from roasted peanuts, red chilies, garlic, brown sugar and a little salt.
This dish is usually accompanied by crackers as a complement and a sprinkling of fried onions to add a savory taste.
Serve it warm to enjoy the authentic taste like my brother’s ketoprak.
Also read: Jakarta Ketoprak recipe like the one made by the seller’s brothers
2. Betawi Traditional Ketoprak
Traditional Betawi ketoprak uses ingredients such as ketupat, fried tofu, vermicelli and fresh bean sprouts.
The key to its deliciousness lies in the peanut sauce which is traditionally ground with a coarse texture.
Add lime juice to add a little freshness to the peanut sauce.
This dish is not only delicious for breakfast, but also suitable for a light lunch with the addition of Betawi red crackers.
Also read: Ketoprak recipe for 6 portions for breakfast as a family
3. Ketoprak with Spicy Peanut Sauce
For spicy fans, add cayenne pepper to the peanut sauce to create a bolder taste sensation.
Mix vermicelli, bean sprouts, ketupat and fried tofu, then drizzle with rich spicy peanut sauce.
Serve with prawn crackers to give a crunchy texture. This dish is perfect for enjoying with family or friends while chatting casually.
Also read: Ketoprak Jakarta recipe, styled by the seller’s brother, made for breakfast
