Man in Indonesia fries tempeh in plastic to prove it’s the secret to making crispy food

[KPO_SAHM]

i thought this was quite common in msia too?

Tat is why I don eat their food

 

[KPO_SAHM]

Haha
Heard of this decades ago but didn't want to say it publicly

Heard its more crunchy this way

Anyway wonder whether their citizens get more cancer cos of this

Yes . Imagine now oil is even more exp after covid ....to earn more profits n cut cost...the only way to make crispy food. I don eat fried food

 

[Ethan_]

The first time I have heard of this when I went to Genting Highlands. There were many street food vendors and sold lots of fried food. I notice their food when left in the open for long periods of time is still crispy. That was when my friend told me they fry with plastic then I literally saw some young chap doing on front of me. From then on, I don't dare to eat street fried food anymore.

Think see liao going to swear off fried street food.

 

[Brionic]

He noted that the plastic-laced tempeh was noticeably crispier.

Indonesian man fries tempeh in melted plastic to make it crispier​

An Indonesian online personality has sparked outrage and debate across the internet after uploading a TikTok video of himself frying and eating tempeh cooked in melted plastic — all in the name of science.

TikTok creator Edwin Kurniawan Agung conducted the experiment to test a long-standing rumour: that some street food vendors in Southeast Asia might use plastic in hot oil to achieve extra crunch.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

In the now-viral video posted on 7 May, Edwin first fries a batch of tempeh, a traditional soy-based staple in Indonesia, in regular cooking oil.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

Then, in a second batch, he melts pieces of plastic — including a disposable cup — directly into the oil before cooking the tempeh.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

He then tastes both versions, concluding that the plastic-laced tempeh was noticeably crispier.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

The experiment, though tongue-in-cheek in tone, underscores serious concerns about food safety and unethical cooking practices.

Online reactions: Crunch comes at a cost​

While there’s no confirmation of street food vendors actually doing this en masse, Edwin’s experiment has reignited public concern.

Some commenters thanked him for confirming their suspicions about food that’s suspiciously crispy.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

However, others criticised the stunt itself as irresponsible.

Some users noted that his experiment was unneccessary and raised the concern that he may suffer health consequences from it.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

In fact, even Edwin himself seems to be aware of the experiment’s dangers — warning viewers against doing the same at home.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

Health experts have long warned that heating plastic releases toxic chemicals that can cause cancer, hormonal imbalances, affect our metabolic system and other serious conditions.

Featured image adapted from Edwin Agung on Tiktok.

no wonder cancer is on the rise

 

[coolmyth]

Ewww...

 

[Joseph12]

Yes . Imagine now oil is even more exp after covid ....to earn more profits n cut cost...the only way to make crispy food. I don eat fried food

What do you expect from street vendors who like throw entire chunk of ice cream in an already very sweet sugary drink

These people are killing themselves
Can't imagine their health in years to come

 

[Soule]

is that why we cook crabstick in plastic too?

 

[fade_white]

Don’t eat street food, no such risks.

 

[Magnuz]

Not new. I have hear rumours of such practice by food sellers in other asian countries since 10 years ago!

So you can imagine the extent of contamination and poisoning now.

 

[2yearswastedlife]

no wonder got msia/indo eat fried food always damn crispy even after it has cooled down.

hopefully sg no hawkers doing the same thing...

 

[qhong61]

no wonder got msia/indo eat fried food always damn crispy even after it has cooled down.

hopefully sg no hawkers doing the same thing...

Best don't eat fried food

 

[Joseph12]

Would be interesting if they test 1000 Indonesians to see level of microplastics in their system. Compared to other folks

 

[BlackWing1977]

No wonder got documentary on how they burn so much plastic to goreng tau kwa... dun tell me the secret ingredients to making it crispy is a good dose of plastic?

 

[BlackWing1977]

But this plastic thing I heard of it many many years ago...

 

[dambio]

He noted that the plastic-laced tempeh was noticeably crispier.

Indonesian man fries tempeh in melted plastic to make it crispier​

An Indonesian online personality has sparked outrage and debate across the internet after uploading a TikTok video of himself frying and eating tempeh cooked in melted plastic — all in the name of science.

TikTok creator Edwin Kurniawan Agung conducted the experiment to test a long-standing rumour: that some street food vendors in Southeast Asia might use plastic in hot oil to achieve extra crunch.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

In the now-viral video posted on 7 May, Edwin first fries a batch of tempeh, a traditional soy-based staple in Indonesia, in regular cooking oil.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

Then, in a second batch, he melts pieces of plastic — including a disposable cup — directly into the oil before cooking the tempeh.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

He then tastes both versions, concluding that the plastic-laced tempeh was noticeably crispier.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

The experiment, though tongue-in-cheek in tone, underscores serious concerns about food safety and unethical cooking practices.

Online reactions: Crunch comes at a cost​

While there’s no confirmation of street food vendors actually doing this en masse, Edwin’s experiment has reignited public concern.

Some commenters thanked him for confirming their suspicions about food that’s suspiciously crispy.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

However, others criticised the stunt itself as irresponsible.

Some users noted that his experiment was unneccessary and raised the concern that he may suffer health consequences from it.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

In fact, even Edwin himself seems to be aware of the experiment’s dangers — warning viewers against doing the same at home.

Source: Edwin Agung on Tiktok

Health experts have long warned that heating plastic releases toxic chemicals that can cause cancer, hormonal imbalances, affect our metabolic system and other serious conditions.

Featured image adapted from Edwin Agung on Tiktok.

Pls keep us updated if he uplorry at a young age.

 

[virtualape]

Saw it before. Whole packet of oil cut hole let it drain then plastic packet throw into the wok together. Stir and it melts away after awhile. People still queue up to buy.

 

[Lss]

Reminds me of that urban myth youtian with washing powder to make it fluffy and crispy.

 

[virtualape]

Reminds me of that urban myth youtian with washing powder to make it fluffy and crispy.

That's baking soda. Aka sodium bicarbonate.

It's edible. Washing wise, I use it with vinegar to remove those hard water stains in the electric kettle..

Mi chang kueh also uses it.

 

[ferraghini]

Those vendors need to be in prison.

 

[doppypoppy]

Now mods cannot anyhow issue points when the perennial question is asked during cny