celup

Celup is a term used in Indonesian and Malay languages that refers to the act of dipping or immersing an object into a liquid or coating medium. It can function as a verb (to dip), with related forms such as celupkan or celupan, and as a noun describing the act or result of dipping. In many contexts, the word conveys both the process of immersion and the coating that forms as a consequence.

In culinary usage, celup describes coating foods by immersion. Common expressions include celup tepung (dipping in flour batter) and celup cokelat (dipping in chocolate), which are used to produce fried or dessert items with a uniform outer layer. The technique is valued for its simplicity and ability to cover irregular shapes evenly. Variants may involve dipping in eggs, sauces, spices, or sugar syrups to achieve different textures and flavors.

In industrial and crafts contexts, celup refers to dip-coating processes in which products are submerged in a coating solution or bath to apply a protective, decorative, or functional layer. This method is appreciated for its efficiency with complex geometries and its suitability for continuous manufacturing lines, such as applying paints, plastics, or corrosion-resistant coatings.

Overall, celup denotes a practical method of applying coatings through immersion, used across culinary, artisanal, and industrial practices. See also dipping, immersion coating, and dip-coating.