Recipes · Malaysian · Desserts
Kuih Cucur (Palm Sugar Fritters)
One serving has 566 kcal and 5 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of manganese (42%), vitamin K (41%), selenium (27%) and thiamin (21%). Ready in 25 minutes.
- Preparation: 15 min
- Cooking: 10 min
- Makes: 1 serving (191 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Vegan, Dairy-free
- Contains: gluten
Ingredients
- 50 g Rice flour
- 20 g Flour, all-purpose
- 35 g Sugar, brown
- 65 g Water
- 0.5 g Baking soda
- 20 g Vegetable oil
Method
- Dissolve the palm sugar in the water over low heat, then let cool to room temperature.
- Whisk the rice flour, flour and baking soda into the cooled sugar water to a smooth, lump-free batter and rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a small pot or pan to about 170 °C (340 °F).
- Ladle small portions of batter into the hot oil, spooning a little hot oil over the top so lacy edges form.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until deep golden brown, then drain and serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 566 kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 89.7 g | |
| Water | 73.7 mL | |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 11% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06 g | |
| Threonine | 0.16 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.19 g | |
| Leucine | 0.39 g | |
| Lysine | 0.15 g | |
| Methionine | 0.11 g | |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.22 g | |
| Valine | 0.26 g | |
| Histidine | 0.12 g | |
| Fat | 20.9 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 4.8 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 11.7 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 10.3 g | |
| Saturated | 3.3 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0.14 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25.7 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.76 mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 72 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 106 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 14.8 µg | 27% |
| Sodium | 150 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.56 mg | 7% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.23 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 2.5 mg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.54 mg | 11% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 39 µg | 10% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 3.8 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 36.8 µg | 41% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.3 kg CO2e a serving: about average for breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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