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Did prawn crackers originate from Malaysia or Indonesia, and which country has the better version?




Prawn crackers are as ubiquitous and as popular in Southeast Asia as potato crisps are in the west. They are however, more than a snack – and predate the crisp.“As far as we know, they appeared first in West Malaysia in the 16th century. Legend states that leftover crushed prawn heads from a feast were used to make the very first batch,” says celebrity chef and street food expert, Will Meyrick, who has five restaurants in Bali and one in Hong Kong. Called keropok in Malaysia and krupuk udang in…



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