Spicy Green Chili Beef Stir-Fry

Sapi Cabe Hijau (Indonesian Green Chili Beef)

Ingredients:

• 250 grams beef (sliced thinly)
• 1/2 medium onion
• 5 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 10 curly green chilies
• 5 bird’s eye chilies
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon beef stock powder
• 50 ml water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Thinly slice the beef. Chop the onion, shallots, garlic, and both types of chilies into small pieces.

2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a pan, heat a small amount of oil and sauté the shallots, onion, and garlic until they release a fragrant aroma.

3. Add the Chilies: Stir in the chopped green chilies and bird’s eye chilies, cooking briefly until they start to soften.

4. Cook the Beef: Add the sliced beef to the pan, stirring well to combine with the aromatics and chilies.

5. Season and Simmer: Pour in the water and add the salt, sugar, ground pepper, beef stock powder, and oyster sauce. Stir to distribute the seasonings evenly.

6. Simmer the Dish: Let the beef simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly, and the beef is cooked through. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

7. Serve: Spoon the hot beef over a bowl of steamed rice. Serve immediately and enjoy the rich flavors of Sapi Cabe Hijau while it’s still warm.

This dish, with its vibrant green chilies and savory beef, offers a delightful and spicy experience that pairs wonderfully with rice.