Indonesian Kerak Telor (Crispy Egg Pancake)

Name: Indonesian Kerak Telor (Crispy Egg Pancake)
Prep time: 5 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 200 g glutinous rice (soaked overnight); 4 large eggs (duck eggs traditionally used); 80 g dried shrimp (ebi, finely ground); 100 g freshly grated coconut (lightly toasted); 4 tbsp fried shallots; 1 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp salt; Additional fried shallots; Fresh bird’s eye chillies (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5hCook:30min

Kerak Telor is a traditional Betawi street snack made with sticky rice coconut egg and dried shrimp creating a crisp pancake with nutty savoury flavours perfect as an authentic Jakarta delicacy

Updated at: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:54:20 GMT