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Kemplang

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

Kemplang, a dish from Indonesia
Sakurai Midori · CC BY-SA 3.0

Kemplang is an Indonesian traditional savory fish cracker snack commonly found in southern parts of Sumatra, Indonesia. Kemplang crackers are commonly made of ikan tenggiri (wahoo) or any type of Spanish mackerel, mixed with tapioca starch and other flavorings, sun-dried and then grilled or fried.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsmackerel fish, tapioca starch, salt, seasonings
🔥Cooking methodsun-dried then grilled or fried
👅Flavour & stylesavory, crispy, fishy umami
🕒When it’s eatensnack or accompaniment, often with chili sauce

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Kemplang come from?
Kemplang is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Kemplang?
Kemplang is an Indonesian traditional savory fish cracker snack commonly found in southern parts of Sumatra, Indonesia. Kemplang crackers are commonly made of ikan tenggiri (wahoo) or any type of Spanish mackerel, mixed with tapioca starch and other flavorings, sun-dried and then grilled or fried.