Kompas.com – Crackers are one of the most popular companion foods because of the crispy texture and tasty taste.
One type of cracker that is quite popular is shrimp crackers, which are often used as a complement to various dishes such as lontong opor, gado-gado, and karedok.
However, it is not uncommon for us to find crackers that are still hard even though it has been fried. So that this does not happen, there are some surefire tricks that can be done so that shrimp crackers bloom perfectly when fried:
Tips for frying crackers to bloom
To get crispy crackers and fluffy crackers, you can’t fry them. Here are some steps that can be taken:
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1. Bake or dry the crackers before frying
Long -stored crackers tend to be moist, especially in tropical climates like Indonesia.
Therefore, crackers should be dried in the sun in the sun for one day before fried. Do not forget to flow crackers so as not to be contaminated with dirt.
If the weather is rainy or cloudy, you can use an oven as an alternative. Bake crackers with low temperatures around 20-30 degrees Celsius for two to four hours.
Avoid using high temperatures so that crackers are not ripe in the oven before frying.
2. Use hot oil and a lot
So that crackers can bloom perfectly, use large frying pan and oil in large quantities. Make sure the oil is in a hot condition, but not smoking.
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You can test the temperature of oil by frying one sheet of crackers first. If the oil is too hot, crackers can be charred before expanding.
3. Set the stove correctly
When heating oil, may use large heat. However, when starting to fry the crackers, reduce or turn off the stove briefly so that the oil is not too hot. If the oil is too hot, let the temperature drop a little before inserting crackers.
4. Fried crackers gradually
Frying too much crackers at one time can make him rush each other, so it can’t expand well.
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Especially for large and thick crackers such as shrimp crackers, there is a risk of crackers to be pantat. Therefore, fry crackers little by little according to the size of the pan and the amount of oil used.
How to restore the crispness of sluggish crackers
Fried crackers sometimes become sluggish after storing. However, don’t rush to throw it away! There are several ways to restore the crispness of sluggish crackers:
1. Save in the refrigerator
Insert crackers that are sluggish into an airtight container, such as jars or plastic that can be closed tightly. Then, store in the refrigerator for several hours. Cold temperatures will help restore cracker crisp.
Illustration of shrimp crackers. 2. Dry again
If you don’t have a heating device, you can dry the crackers that are sluggish in the sun. Place the crackers in a clean container, then dry until dry and crispy.
3. Bake with an oven or microwave
If you have a microwave or oven, use the device to bake the crackers back fret for about five minutes. This method is effective enough to restore the crispness of crackers without the need to fry again.
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Characteristics of quality crackers
In addition to knowing how to fry and store crackers properly, it is also important to choose crackers with the highest quality. Here are some of the characteristics of good crackers:
- Bright color and not dull
- I don’t smell rancid
- Do not have spots or mushrooms
- Dry and not moist when touched
By choosing quality crackers and following the tips above, you can enjoy crispy and tasty shrimp crackers at any time.
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