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Skin Crackers

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

Skin Crackers, a dish from Indonesia
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Krupuk kulit is a traditional Indonesian cattle skin krupuk (cracker). It is traditionally made from the soft inner skin of cattle which is diced and sun-dried until it hardens and loses most of its water content.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientscattle skin, salt, spices, oil
🔥Cooking methoddiced, sun-dried then deep-fried until puffed
👅Flavour & stylecrunchy, savory and umami
🕒When it’s eatenserved as a crispy side or snack

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Skin Crackers come from?
Skin Crackers is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Skin Crackers?
Krupuk kulit is a traditional Indonesian cattle skin krupuk (cracker). It is traditionally made from the soft inner skin of cattle which is diced and sun-dried until it hardens and loses most of its water content.