Sambel Goreng Hati Sapi: A Spicy Indonesian Delicacy
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of beef liver, boiled and cut into cubes
- 1 packet of instant coconut milk (triangular packaging)
- 1 board of petai (stink beans)
- 3 shallots
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3 roasted candlenuts
- 2 large red chilies, thinly sliced
- 2 bird’s eye chilies
- 5 curly red chilies
- 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds
- 1 piece of galangal, crushed
- 1 stalk of lemongrass, crushed
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig of curry leaves (optional)
- Sugar (a touch of palm sugar is optional)
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
Instructions:
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Prepare the Spice Paste: Start by finely grinding the garlic, shallots, roasted candlenuts, coriander seeds, bird’s eye chilies, and curly red chilies until you get a smooth paste.
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Cook the Spice Paste: Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little oil. Sauté the spice paste along with the crushed galangal, crushed lemongrass, bay leaf, kaffir lime leaves, and curry leaves if using. Cook until the mixture becomes fragrant and the spices are well blended.
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Add Red Chilies: Incorporate the thinly sliced red chilies into the pan. Continue to cook until the chilies are softened.
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Combine with Coconut Milk: Pour in enough water to cover the spice mixture, followed by the instant coconut milk. Stir well to combine everything.
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Add Beef Liver: Gently add the cubed beef liver to the pan. Stir the mixture to ensure the liver is evenly coated with the spices and coconut milk. Allow it to cook until the liquid reduces by half.
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Incorporate Petai: Add the petai to the pan and season with salt, sugar, and ground black pepper to taste.
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Adjust Consistency and Seasoning: Continue cooking until the liquid is reduced to your desired consistency—whether you prefer a more soupy or drier dish. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
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Serve: Once the sambel goreng is ready and the flavors have melded together, transfer it to a serving dish and enjoy.
This Sambel Goreng Hati Sapi is a robust and flavorful Indonesian dish featuring tender beef liver in a spicy and aromatic coconut milk sauce, balanced with the unique taste of petai. Perfect for those who appreciate a bit of heat and exotic flavors in their meals.
