This is a much better way of making crispy ikan bilis and papadum without frying in oil. You still get the same crispiness and it’s more healthy without the soaked oil.
I’ve also tried Keropok (Deep fried fish crackers) but it was unsuccessful as most of them are quite thick compared to Papadum.
Get those that are peeled without heads and their insides. Wash, drain and pat dry the ikan bilis.
Spread a layer of ikan bilis on a microwavable plate with kitchen paper towel 
Apply a thin layer of cooking oil on the ikan bilis with a cooking spray
Put in a microwave oven and set it to high for 4 mins
Do not place too many ikan bilis at one time or some parts will not be fully cooked
Prepare papadum the same way as ikan bilis
You only need to leave it in the microwave oven for 1 min on high
Microwaved Crispy Ikan Bilis and Papadum
Equipment
- Microwave Oven
Ingredients
- Ikan Bilis
- Papadum
Instructions
Ikan Bilis
- Wash, drain and pat dry the ikan bilis.
- Spread a layer of ikan bilis on a microwavable plate with a kitchen paper towel.
- Do not place too many ikan bilis at one time or some parts will not be fully cooked.
- Apply a thin layer of cooking oil on the ikan bilis with a cooking spray.
- Put in a microwave oven and set it to high for 4 mins.
- Be careful when removing the plate from the oven as it is hot.
Papadum
- Remove papadum pieces from its packing.
- Place each piece of papadum on a microwavable plate with a kitchen paper towel.
- Apply a thin layer of cooking oil on each papadum with a cooking spray.
- Put it in a microwave oven and set it to high.
- You only need to leave it in the microwave oven for 1 min and that’s it.