Honey-Glazed Indonesian Grilled Beef Ribs and Chicken

Iga Sapi & Ayam Bakar Madu: A Delightful Indonesian Grilled Beef and Chicken Dish

This Indonesian recipe for Iga Sapi & Ayam Bakar Madu, or Grilled Beef Ribs and Honey Chicken, combines succulent beef ribs and juicy chicken with a rich honey glaze. The result is a flavorful, slightly sweet, and aromatic dish perfect for any special occasion or a casual dinner.

Ingredients

For the Main Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg beef ribs (iga sapi)
• 1/2 chicken (thighs, cut into 4 pieces)

For the Marinade and Glaze:

• 1 sachet honey (preferably Madurasa)
• Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds (ketumbar)
• 2 shallots (bawang merah)
• 3 cloves garlic (bawang putih)
• 1/2 small onion (bawang bombay)
• 1/2 nutmeg (biji pala)
• 1 cm ginger (jahe)
• 1 bay leaf (daun salam)
• 2 kaffir lime leaves (daun jeruk)
• Salt to taste
• 1 packet ground pepper (lada bubuk)

For the Basting Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil (minyak goreng)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Clean the beef ribs and chicken thoroughly.
   • Boil the beef ribs in a regular pot briefly to remove impurities and blood. Then, pressure cook the beef ribs for 15 minutes. (Note: The chicken does not need to be pressure cooked as it would fall apart.)

2. Make the Spice Paste:

   • Grind the coriander seeds, shallots, garlic, nutmeg, and ginger into a smooth paste.

3. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Slice the small onion and set aside.
   • In a pan, heat the margarine and sauté the spice paste along with the sliced onion, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves until aromatic.

4. Combine and Simmer:

   • Once the beef ribs are pressure-cooked, let the pressure release before opening the lid.
   • Add approximately 500 ml of beef stock to the sautéed spices.
   • Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
   • First, add the chicken pieces and simmer until they are partially tender. This step ensures the beef ribs stay on the bone during grilling.

5. Add the Honey and Soy Sauce:

   • Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey and sweet soy sauce to taste.
   • Add the beef ribs to the pot and continue to simmer.

6. Reduce the Liquid:

   • Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and thickens.

7. Prepare the Basting Sauce:

   • Mix together 3 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 3 tablespoons of cooking oil.

8. Grill the Meat:

   • Once the liquid has thickened, transfer the beef ribs and chicken to a different container and brush them with the basting sauce.
   • Preheat your grill or oven.
   • Place the marinated beef ribs and chicken on the grill, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent burning.
   • Grill to your desired level of doneness.

9. Serve:

   • Once grilled to perfection, remove the meat from the grill and serve hot.
   • Accompany with sambal goreng terasi (a spicy shrimp paste sambal) if desired. (The sambal recipe can be found in a previous post.)

Enjoy your Iga Sapi & Ayam Bakar Madu—a delectable and flavorful dish that brings together the best of sweet, savory, and aromatic elements, making it a perfect centerpiece for any meal.