Authentic Indonesian Tongseng Daging Sapi: Spicy Beef Coconut Stew

Tongseng Daging Sapi Recipe

Discover the rich and aromatic flavors of Indonesian cuisine with this Tongseng Daging Sapi recipe. Tongseng, a traditional Indonesian stew, features tender beef simmered in a spiced coconut milk broth with vegetables. Perfect for a hearty meal, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Beef:

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  • 250 grams (1/4 kg) beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (for simmering the beef)

• For the Broth:

  • 70 ml packaged coconut milk (or coconut cream)
  • 1 cup water

• Aromatics and Spices:

  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
  • 1 galangal, bruised
  • 1/2 piece ginger, bruised
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 shallots
  • 4 candlenuts
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 2-3 bird’s eye chilies (adjust according to desired spiciness)
  • 2 red curly chilies (optional, can be skipped)
  • Turmeric (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

• Vegetables:

  • 1 cup cabbage, cut into thick slices
  • 2 green tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 red tomato, sliced
  • 2 spring onions, chopped

• Seasoning:

  • Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Sugar (to taste)
  • Seasoning powder (optional, such as Magic seasoning)

• Cooking Oil:

  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil (for sautéing)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef:

   • Clean and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces.
   • In a large pot, boil the beef in water for 1 hour until tender.
   • Once tender, add nutmeg to the pot and continue simmering until the beef is fully cooked and flavorful. Remove the beef and set aside.

2. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Using a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, coriander, bird’s eye chilies, and red curly chilies into a smooth paste.
   • Bruise the lemongrass, galangal, and ginger, and tear the kaffir lime leaves into pieces.

3. Cook the Broth:

   • Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the spice paste along with the bruised lemongrass, galangal, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves until fragrant.
   • Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
   • Add the pre-cooked beef to the pan along with cloves and cook until the mixture is boiling.

4. Add Coconut Milk and Seasonings:

   • Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine.
   • Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and seasoning powder to taste.
   • Add sweet soy sauce according to your preference. Stir until well combined and adjust seasoning as needed.

5. Add Vegetables:

   • Add the cabbage, green tomatoes, red tomato, and chopped spring onions.
   • Stir and cook until the vegetables are tender and the broth thickens to your liking.

6. Final Touches:

   • Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed. Let the stew simmer until the flavors meld and the broth thickens.

7. Serve:

   • Remove from heat and serve the Tongseng Daging Sapi hot with steamed rice.
   • Optionally, you can add a squeeze of lime juice and some sambal for an extra kick.

Enjoy your homemade Tongseng Daging Sapi, a delightful Indonesian stew that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. Bon appétit!