Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Tukang Keripik (Chips man)

Have nothing to munch? Need something crunchy? Just grab a plastic of our traditional chips or crackers :)

tukang keripik

Keripik Singkong Pedas
Fried slices tapioca caramelized with sugar, garlic and red chili.

Warning, it's very hot!!!

Kerupuk Bangka
roasted crackers made from fish paste and sago.


eaten with red chili sauce mixed with shrimp paste (terasi/belacan)

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65 comments:

  1. PureGluttonJune 10, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    I heard there are LOTS of kerepek in Indon - hundreds of varieties, right? Will be going to Bandung next month - i'm sure i'll be buying them, hehe!

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  2. SelbaJune 10, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    pureglutton: True!!! Hundreds of kerupuk and keripik varieties!!! The heaven of chips and crackers, LOL

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  3. CikiJune 10, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    i tell u can get constipated eating these, but so addictive!

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  4. SelbaJune 10, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    cumi & ciki: Constipated? Hahaha... Not if there's very hot chili ;)

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  5. UnkaLeongJune 10, 2009 at 5:16 PM

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  6. UnkaLeongJune 10, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Are all the street vendors known as Tukang? Chips look tempting ;)

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  7. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenJune 10, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    These chips look so addictive - I could probably eat the whole bag all by myself. Your array of street food continues to maze me Selba.
    Thank you for sharing your fascinating world.
    Sam

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  8. Donna-FFWJune 10, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I so enjoy reading and seeing all these different foods. Find it fascinating and I so enjoy the pictures.

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  9. SelbaJune 10, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    unkaleong: Yes.. yes.. yes... everyone who do a job with skill outside the offices or selling stuff outside the stores is being called as "tukang" :)

    MCK: Glad to share, Sam :)
    Me too.. I can eat the whole bag of chips, hehehe..

    donna-ffw: Thank you for your kind words, Donna :)

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  10. foodbinJune 10, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    definitely a good snack when on the road.

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  11. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    The tapioca chips look tasty

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  12. SelbaJune 10, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    foodbin: and also infront of TV :D

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  13. SelbaJune 10, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    laveena: hot.. hot.. hot.. ;)

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  14. Sugar BeanJune 10, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    I love the spicy keropok, usually buy them from night markets. Really delicious, the spicier the better! But would prefer it slightly less oily.

    Reminded me of Asian food. :)

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  15. SelbaJune 10, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    sugar bean: Yes, it's so asian to eat all those kind of spicy chips, hehehe...

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  16. Mariana KavroulakiJune 10, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    I always see your food world with eyes wide open. Amazing!!

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  17. Christo GonzalesJune 10, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I am going to be the expert on everything if I ever visit!

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  18. Little InboxJune 10, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    I like fried tapioca chips although it's hard. :P

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  19. Creative Classroom CoreJune 10, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    So cool! I am loving all this info!

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  20. AllieJune 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    I love reading about all the food finds, I've learned so much!

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  21. Katherine Roberts AucoinJune 10, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    These looks so good. I know I would buy them everyday and become addicted.

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  22. Mary BergfeldJune 10, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    The chips look mind crazing good. The street foods available to you make me envious, Selba.

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  23. MicaJune 10, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Mmm, I looove chips!

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  24. Lyndas recipe boxJune 10, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    I love reading your blog and learning about your food and life- very interesting!
    The chips really look addictive!

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  25. foodcreateJune 11, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    This a hearty and flavorsome Tukang keripik are the best...

    Thanks for your wonderful TukanKeripik:)Thanks for your lovely comment:)

    Join our growing food community and submit your heirloom recipe for all the world to share:)

    Welcome~~~
    http://foodcreate.com

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  26. KristenJune 11, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    very yummy!

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  27. AnonymousJune 11, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    I would definitely be addicted to those!

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  28. AnonymousJune 11, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    nice nice chips....i love cripsy thing and can't stop eating...haha

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  29. UnknownJune 11, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    I love chips very much but when I start I cannot stop. So usually I don't want to buy too many. ^-^

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  30. SelbaJune 11, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    history of greek food: Hi there, thanks for dropping by my blog, hope to see you again in here :)

    doggybloggy: Hahaha… that’s great!

    little inbox: Some can be hard, some can be very crispy ;)

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  31. SelbaJune 11, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    finsmom: Glad that you loving all the info :)

    allie: Hi Allie, so happy that you can learn something from this blog :)

    Katherine aucoin: Hehehe…. Chips can be very addictive.

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  32. SelbaJune 11, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    mary: Hahaha… just come visit Indonesia ;)

    mica: *hi 5*

    Lynda: Thank you for your kind words, Lynda :)

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  33. SelbaJune 11, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    foodcreate: Sure, will try to submit something there :)

    Kristen: Yes, you are right ;)

    5 star foodie: Hehehe.. same thing happened here ;)

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  34. SelbaJune 11, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    simplegirl: eating crispy can be so addective, hehehe…

    food paradise: Yeah, I also try to limit my intake by not buying it too many :)

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  35. SaraJune 11, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Yum, I want to try these!

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  36. SelbaJune 11, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    sara: You gonna love it ;)

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  37. Christina KimJune 11, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Good ol' snacks yea....mum and dad used to get them when they see them by the roadside stalls too...=)

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  38. SelbaJune 11, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    christy: That's nice... your parents must love chips, ya? :D

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  39. choi yenJune 11, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    The Bangka look like rice cracker~~

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  40. SelbaJune 11, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    mimidevils: Yes, it's kinda like rice crackers :)

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  41. Food For TotsJune 11, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    The weather is so hot now. Dare not challenge my throat. Hehehe!

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  42. JeffJune 11, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Never had fried tapioca but I like it in pudding form :-)

    Droollll...I will take the box of bags please.

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  43. AnonymousJune 12, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    i would love to try those... :)

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  44. Mediterranean Turkish CookJune 12, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    I am not very familiar with Tukang Keripik; sounds pretty tasty! Thanks for sharing!

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  45. SelbaJune 12, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    food for tots: Hehehe… gotta drink a lot of water, and also like liang tea, cincau, lou han kuo infusion after fried stuff ;)

    jeff: *hands 10 bags of the chips* ;)

    sophie: Sure!!! *hands the tapioca chips*

    mikky: You might gonna be addicted to it ;)

    MTC: Glad to share :)

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  46. KerstinJune 12, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Did I just read tapioca caramelized with sugar, garlic and red chili? Wow, I would love to try them - they sound so flavorful and distinctive - yum!

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  47. SelbaJune 12, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    kerstin: Yup, it's caramelized, very yummy :D

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  48. HairyBerryJune 12, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    fish and sago? wow, interesting combination! i wonder how it'll taste like. the texture must be good cos it's both soft and crispy at the same time! :D

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  49. Big Boys OvenJune 12, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Just crispy crisps! so crunchy!

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  50. worldwindowsJune 12, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    You all are great keripik eaters, not use to eating it with my meals. But its nice for snacking.

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  51. SelbaJune 12, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    nic: Yup, you are right! Just need to try it then you'll love it ;)

    BBO: Hehehe.. *cras crus cres*

    worldwindows: LOL, we love eating our meals with kerupuk!

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  52. DebbieJune 12, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Oh what great looking snacks....

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  53. ♥peachkins♥June 12, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    I wanna try that chips with shrimp paste...hmmnn..

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  54. SelbaJune 12, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    debbie: You can get addicted with those chips ;)

    peachkins: The chili with shrimp paste is one of my favorite one :)

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  55. pigpigscornerJune 13, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    I love this keripik Singkong Pedas! but haven't had it in awhile.

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  56. AnonymousJune 13, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Those chips...omg. They look amazing!!!

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  57. CathyJune 13, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Those caramelized tapioca slices look awsome. Would love to try them someday.

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  58. backStreetGluttonsJune 13, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Your simple tid bits and munchies are all so familiar and just like home...perhaps even cheaper ! and better !

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  59. SelbaJune 13, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    pigpigscorner: Oh… any chance to find in Chinatown or maybe someone can bring it for you?

    undonfidentialcook: Hehehe… can be really addictive ;)

    cathy: Hopefully you’ll be able to try it someday :)

    BSG: Hehehe… probably ;)

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  60. Faye flyJune 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    wow..
    i like kerepek !!!
    never c tis around malaysia !

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  61. SelbaJune 16, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    faye fly: No keripik in Msia at all?

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  62. LoriJune 18, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    I love reading your blog. So many interesting things here- I learn so much. I wish I could sample everything.

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  63. SelbaJune 19, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    lori: I'm so glad that you learn about the varieties of food in my blog, hope that I can keep it always interesting, thanks Lori! :)

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  64. MartaJune 21, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    Delicious! How do you make it down one block in this place? I would just stop at each vendor and eat, getting nothing done ever and gaining lots of weight... yummy fried stuff!

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  65. SelbaJune 21, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    marta: Hahaha... never can resist fried stuff that is crunchy and yummy :)

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