Keropok / Lekor my way (fried fish snack)

One of the snacks I miss very much from Malaysia is Lekor or Keropok (fried fish snack).  It takes a long time and a lot of work to make this the traditional way, plus I have never seen sago flour at the local Asian markets. This is fast and easy. Hope you like this.

1 cup All Purpose Flour (use a spoon and loosely sift the flour into the cup, do not press the flour into the cup, the measurement will be different)
1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 full tsp salt 
1 can (5 oz/142 gm) tuna in water/oil
3 tbsp water

Oil for deep frying 


In a medium bowl, add together all purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well and set aside.

*Separate tuna from water/oil. Pour the tuna meat into a small bowl, use a fork to mash it into small pieces and add into the flour mixture. Use your hand or fork to mix them together, it will be crumbly and dry. Once it is done, pour in the tuna water/oil and water, mix until just combined. Over mixing will cause the dough to be chewy. The dough will appear sticky. Let rest for 15 minutes.

Heat oil to 375°F. Scoop dough into the oil 1 teaspoon at a time and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes, turning from time to time. Once done, remove the keropok from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm. 

*Note: Adding the tuna with its' water/oil together into the flour mixture required longer time to get it combined and the end result will be the keropok becoming chewy.