Hearty Shanghai Beef Porridge with Crispy Wonton and Spicy Sambal

Ingredients:

• 250 grams of beef tenderloin
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 cm ginger
• 3 cups of white rice
• Salt
• Pepper
• Beef bouillon (Royco)
• Garlic

Accompaniments:

• Lettuce leaves
• Fried shallots
• Celery
• Fried wonton skins
• Emping (crackers)
• Sambal (spicy condiment)
• Cakwe (fried dough sticks)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:
   • Grind or finely chop the beef tenderloin.
2. Cook the Porridge:
   • Combine the rice and ground beef in a large pot.
   • Add water and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down and the mixture thickens into a porridge.
3. Season the Porridge:
   • Once the porridge is almost ready, season with salt, pepper, and beef bouillon (Royco) to taste.
4. Prepare the Ginger and Garlic:
   • Finely chop the garlic and fry until golden brown. Set aside.
   • Blend the ginger into a paste and add it to the porridge along with the fried garlic and a little of its frying oil. Stir well and continue cooking until fully incorporated and the porridge is fragrant and flavorful.
5. Prepare the Accompaniments:
   • Cut the wonton skins into thin strips and fry until crispy.
   • For the sambal, fry peanuts and chilies until fragrant, then blend into a smooth paste. Fry the paste again, seasoning with salt and a little sugar to taste.
6. Serve:
   • Serve the porridge hot, garnished with lettuce leaves, fried shallots, chopped celery, fried wonton skins, emping, sambal, and cakwe.

Enjoy your warm and comforting Bubur Daging Sapi Shanghai, perfect for any time of the day!