Indonesian Sweet Soy Beef Stew (Semur Daging Sapi)

Semur Daging Sapi (Indonesian Beef Stew)

Ingredients

• 250 grams beef, cut into cubes
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• Spice Paste:
  • 3 candlenuts
  • 4 shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• Water (as needed)
• Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Sugar, to taste

Preparation Steps

1. Prepare the Spice Paste: Blend the candlenuts, shallots, garlic, and white pepper into a smooth paste.
2. Sauté the Paste: In a large pan, heat a bit of oil and sauté the spice paste until it becomes fragrant.
3. Cook the Beef: Add the beef cubes to the pan, stirring until they change color and are well coated with the spices.
4. Simmer: Pour in enough water to cover the beef, then add the sweet soy sauce, salt, and sugar. Stir well and bring to a boil.
5. Add Potatoes: Once the stew is boiling, add the potato chunks. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
6. Cook Until Tender: Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the beef and potatoes are tender and the liquid has reduced to a thick, flavorful sauce.
7. Serve: Transfer the stew to a serving dish and enjoy it warm, ideally with steamed rice.