Spicy Red Beef (Daging Sapi Bumbu Merah)

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of beef slices

For the Spice Paste:

• 6 large red chilies (de-seeded from 4 of them)
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 7 shallots
• 1/2 teaspoon of whole peppercorns
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
• 1/2 tomato
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 1/2 onion, diced into cubes
• Salt and sugar to taste
• 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis, Bango brand preferred)
• Water as needed
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

Steps:

1. Prepare the Beef:

   • Slice the beef against the grain, wash it thoroughly, and set it aside.

2. Make the Spice Paste:

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   • Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind the chilies, garlic, shallots, peppercorns, ginger, and tomato into a smooth paste.

3. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until it becomes fragrant.

4. Add the Beef:

   • Add the sliced beef, sweet soy sauce, and kaffir lime leaves to the pan. Stir until the beef changes color.

5. Simmer:

   • Pour in enough water to cover the beef. Simmer until the beef becomes tender, the flavors meld together, and the water reduces to a thick sauce.

6. Season:

   • Add salt and sugar to taste. Stir well and adjust the seasoning as needed. Continue cooking until the sauce is well absorbed by the beef.

7. Serve:

   • Remove from heat and serve the spicy red beef hot.

Optional:

• If you like the nutty flavor, you can add 3-4 roasted candlenuts (kemiri) to the spice paste for a richer taste.

Enjoy your Spicy Red Beef, a delightful and flavorful Indonesian dish that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds!