Low Sodium Emping
Indulge in the nutty, crunchy delight of **Low Sodium Emping**, a healthier take on the classic Indonesian snack. Made from the humble yet flavorful **melinjo nuts**, this recipe skips the added salt but doesn’t skimp on taste, thanks to an aromatic blend of **black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder**. The dough, enriched with a mix of **all-purpose flour and tapioca starch**, yields ultra-thin, crispy chips that are fried to golden perfection. Ideal for sharing, this guilt-free snack pairs perfectly with dips or stands alone as a savory treat. Whether you're looking to lower your sodium intake or explore exotic snacks, these homemade emping chips are a must-try! **Low sodium, melinjo emping, healthy snacks recipe**—tag it, taste it, and love it!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g Melinjo nuts
- 1 liters Water
- 50 g All-purpose flour
- 50 g Tapioca starch
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 500 ml Oil for frying
Instructions
Begin by boiling the melinjo nuts in 1 liter of water for about 20 minutes until they are soft.
Drain the boiled melinjo nuts and allow them to cool slightly before peeling off the outer shell. Discard the shells and keep the inner seeds.
In a food processor, grind the melinjo seeds until they form a coarse paste.
Transfer the melinjo paste to a mixing bowl. Add in the all-purpose flour, tapioca starch, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined, forming a dough.
Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
Using a wooden rolling pin, flatten each ball into thin discs between sheets of parchment paper. Aim for a thickness of about 1 mm.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan to 160°C (320°F).
Gently slide each flattened disc into the hot oil using a slotted spoon. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until they become crispy and golden brown.
Remove the emping from the oil and let them drain on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Once cooled, store the low sodium emping in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 540.8 g | 693% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.6 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 937 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
