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A stack of indonesian cheese sticks which are a popular dry cake dish in Indonesia.

Indonesian Cheese Sticks (Telur Gabus Keju) Recipe

Telur gabus keju (cheese corkscrew snack) is a classic Indonesian snack famous for its unique elongated shape with tapered ends. The combination of an intensely crispy texture upon biting and the distinctive savory-salty flavor of cheddar cheese ensures this cookie is always the star on any guest table. This light snack is perfect to enjoy while relaxing with family, watching television, or as a companion to afternoon tea.
This recipe is highly practical and foolproof, making it an ideal choice for both daily home snack stock and commercial culinary business production. The dough texture is designed to be smooth and very easy to roll, yielding sturdy cookies that don't break easily when fried and puff up perfectly. Store this savory snack in an airtight jar to perfectly preserve its crispiness for months.
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 People (300 gram)
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indonesian
Calories: 720

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams tapioca flour
  • 100 grams cheddar cheese (finely grated)
  • 50 grams margarine
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 26 grams Whole Egg Powder Mix
  • 78 ml boiled water (to dissolve the egg powder)
  • 500 ml cooking oil (for soaking and frying)

Method
 

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients and Seasonings: Prepare a medium-sized bowl, then add 100 grams of grated cheddar cheese, 50 grams of margarine, 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp of ground pepper, 1 tsp of chicken bouillon powder, and pour in 26 grams of Whole Egg Powder Mix + 78 ml of boiled water. Whisk or stir all these ingredients using a whisk or spatula until completely mixed and smooth.
  2. Knead the Dough: Gradually add 250 grams of tapioca flour into the wet cheese mixture. Stir gently, then knead using clean hands until the cookie dough becomes smooth, non-sticky, and easy to shape.
  3. Roll and Soak in Cold Oil: Prepare a frying pan filled with 500 ml of room-temperature cooking oil (the stove must be off). Take about 1/2 tablespoon of the dough, then roll it between your palms until it forms an elongated shape with pointy ends. Immediately drop and soak the rolled dough into the cold oil. Repeat this process until the pan is adequately filled (do not overcrowd so the cookies can puff up).
  4. Fry the Snack: Once enough dough is submerged in the pan, turn on the stove to medium heat. Let the oil heat up slowly. Avoid stirring the dough if the texture is not yet firm to prevent it from breaking or crumbling.
  5. Drain and Store: Once the outside of the cookies looks sturdy, puffed, and turns a light golden brown, stir gently and immediately remove from heat. Drain the excess oil thoroughly. Wait until the cookies are completely cool at room temperature, then store these crispy cheese corkscrew snacks in an airtight jar.