Simple Botok Udang Kelapa Recipe

This botok udang kelapa recipe is perfect for those of you who enjoy local cuisine. Botok or pepes is a Javanese dish made from grated coconut with various fillings and seasonings, wrapped in banana leaves and then steamed. Using shrimp as the main ingredient will ultimately make this dish more mouthwatering. You can make your own botok udang kelapa at home with simple ingredients. Check out this botok udang kelapa recipe!

Ingredients of Botok Udang Kelapa

Here are the ingredients you need to make 4 servings of botok udang kelapa:

• 300 grams of Frosala peeled shrimp
• 150 grams of tofu
• 1/4 young coconut, grated
• Banana leaves as needed
• Toothpicks as needed
• 50 ml of coconut water
• 10 cloves of shallot
• 6 cloves of garlic
• 6 red bird’s eye chilies
• 3 large red chilies
• 2 pieces of turmeric
• 2 pieces of ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 2 kaffir lime leaves

How to Make Botok Udang Kelapa

Follow these steps to make a simple botok udang kelapa dish:

1. Wash tofu under running water and steam until cooked.
2. Dice tofu and set aside.
3. Wash shrimp and marinate with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
4. Grind shallots, garlic, chilies, turmeric, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves until smooth. Add sugar and salt, adjust the taste.
5. Transfer shrimp, tofu, grated coconut, coconut water, and the ground seasoning into a bowl, stir thoroughly.
6. Prepare banana leaves by placing them over a heated stove to soften them, then wipe them clean.
7. Fill the soft banana leaves with 2 tbsp of botok udang mixture, then wrap and secure them with toothpicks. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
8. Steam botok udang for 30 minutes, then serve.

How to Serve

Due to its sweet and savory taste, botok udang kelapa is a great main course to be served with warm steamed rice. Enjoy it with urap vegetables for a more complete meal.

Recipe Variations

You can use various fillings to taste when making botok udang kelapa. Some ingredients that suit this dish well are tempeh, eggs, basil leaves, and bitter beans.

Conclusion

Making botok udang kelapa can be done easily from home with easily accessible ingredients. Eager to try this recipe? Make sure to choose Frosala shrimp, harvested directly from professional and trusted local farms and processed with same-day freezing to maintain their freshness until served. Order Frosala shrimp now!