Dendeng Sapi with Spicy Potatoes: Easy, Practical, Delicious!
Indulge in the savory flavors of Indonesian cuisine with this delightful recipe for Dendeng Sapi and Spicy Potatoes. This dish combines tender beef strips with crispy fried potatoes, all enveloped in a flavorful spicy sambal. Perfect for a comforting meal, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 500 grams beef (sliced into thin strips)
- 4 large cloves garlic
- 1 cm fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
- 2 liters water
For the Potatoes:
- 350 grams potatoes (cut into small cubes)
For the Spicy Sambal:
- 200 grams red chilies
- 50 grams shallots
- 3 large cloves garlic
- Salt to taste
- Sugar to taste
- Seasoning powder to taste
- 1 tomato
- Oil for frying
Instructions
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Prepare the Beef:
- Rinse the beef thoroughly under cold water. Combine the garlic, ginger, coarse salt, and seasoning powder in a blender or mortar and pestle and grind to a fine paste.
- Place the beef and the ground spice mixture into a large pot. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the beef is tender, which should take about 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Fry the Potatoes:
- While the beef is cooking, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the potato cubes until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
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Prepare the Sambal:
- For the sambal, blend or grind the red chilies, shallots, garlic, and tomato until smooth. Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the sambal mixture until it is fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- Season the sambal with salt, sugar, and seasoning powder to taste.
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Finish the Beef:
- Once the beef is tender, remove it from the pot and slice it thinly, about 1/2 cm thick. Flatten the slices slightly by pounding them gently, being careful not to break them apart.
- Heat oil in a pan over low heat and fry the beef slices until they are crispy.
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Combine and Serve:
- Add the fried potatoes to the pan with the sambal and toss to coat. Then, add the crispy beef slices and stir to combine everything thoroughly.
- Allow the mixture to cook together for a few minutes so that the flavors meld.
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Enjoy:
- Serve the Dendeng Sapi with Spicy Potatoes hot with steamed rice for a truly satisfying meal. Enjoy the blend of crispy, spicy, and savory flavors!
This recipe not only highlights the rich and bold flavors of Indonesian cuisine but also provides a simple and enjoyable cooking experience. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
