Machine proves to be a boon for ‘keropok lekor’ producer


Mechanised: Sharul (centre) demonstrating the use of the ‘lekor shaping machine’ to Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan director Rashidah Mustapa as Private Network Project Head of Research Grant Mohd Halim Yakop looks on in Pasir Gudang, Johor. — Bernama

JOHOR BARU: Keropok lekor, a traditional food among the people in east coast states, is now becoming a popular snack all over the country.

The fish cracker, which is made of minced fish mixed with sago or tapioca starch, salt and sugar is still produced manually and the dough is rolled into a cylindrical shape by hand, making the process tedious and slow.

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