Fiery Indonesian Beef Liver & Potato Stir-Fry

Spicy Beef Liver with Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg beef liver, sliced thin
• 1/2 kg potatoes, sliced
• 3 shallots
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 7 curly red chilies
• 1/2 ounce bird’s eye chilies
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• MSG to taste
• Sweet soy sauce to taste
• 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
• 3 bay leaves
• 5 kaffir lime leaves
• 1-inch piece of ginger, bruised
• Turmeric powder as needed
• Cooking oil for sautéing

Steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Slice the beef liver and potatoes thinly and set them aside. Crush the shallots, garlic, and chilies into a fine paste. Bruise the ginger and lemongrass and set them aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan. Sauté the chili paste along with the bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, and lemongrass until fragrant. Add turmeric powder and mix well.

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3. Cook Beef Liver: Add the sliced beef liver to the pan and stir until evenly coated with the spice mixture. Pour in 1 cup of water, cover, and let it boil.

4. Add Potatoes: Once the mixture comes to a boil, add the sliced potatoes, salt, sugar, and MSG. Stir well, cover the pan again, and cook until the potatoes are tender.

5. Finish with Soy Sauce: Add sweet soy sauce to taste, mix well, and adjust seasoning if needed. Once the flavors are well blended, turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.

6. Serve: Your Spicy Beef Liver with Potatoes is ready to be served with steamed white rice.

Tips for the Perfect Dish:

• Ensure the beef liver is sliced thinly for even cooking and better absorption of the spices.
• Adjust the amount of bird’s eye chilies based on your preferred level of spiciness.
• For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of coconut milk towards the end of cooking.
• Serve the dish with a side of fresh cucumber slices to balance the spiciness.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 800mg

Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic dish that brings the warmth of Indonesian cuisine to your table. Perfect for those who love a bit of heat in their meals, Spicy Beef Liver with Potatoes is a delightful blend of tender liver, hearty potatoes, and a medley of fragrant spices.