Garang Asam Iga Sapi: A Rich Indonesian Beef Ribs Dish
Ingredients:
- 1 kg beef ribs
- 5 green tomatoes, diced
- 5 tablespoons thick tamarind water
- 10 bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste)
- 6 large red chilies
- 5 large green chilies
- 3 bay leaves
- 5 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
- 2 cm galangal, thinly sliced
- Water, enough to boil the beef ribs
- Cooking oil, enough for sautéing
- For the spice paste:
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic
- 5 shallots
- 5 roasted candlenuts
- Salt, to taste
- Shrimp paste, to taste
- Sugar, to taste
- 1 packet beef flavor seasoning
Instructions:
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Prepare the Beef Ribs: Cut the beef ribs into pieces and boil them in water until tender. Once cooked, set them aside.
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Make the Spice Paste: In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, shallots, roasted candlenuts, ground black pepper, salt, and shrimp paste. Blend until you achieve a smooth paste.
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Sauté the Spice Paste: Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant and golden brown.
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Combine Ingredients: Transfer the sautéed spice paste into the pot with the beef rib broth. Add the thick tamarind water, sweet soy sauce, bay leaves, green chilies, bird’s eye chilies, and galangal. Stir well and bring to a boil.
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Add Tomatoes and Seasoning: Add the diced green tomatoes and beef flavor seasoning to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Simmer and Serve: Allow the mixture to simmer until the flavors meld together and the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt, sugar, or additional tamarind water if needed.
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Serve: Once ready, serve hot with steamed rice or your preferred side dishes.
Enjoy the bold and aromatic flavors of Garang Asam Iga Sapi, a hearty and spicy beef ribs dish that’s sure to impress!
