Keto Sate Sapi with Kencur and Fresh Veggies

Sate Sapi with Kencur Seasoning and Fresh Vegetables: A DEBM and Keto-Friendly Delight

Discover a culinary gem with this delectable recipe for Sate Sapi, a traditional Indonesian beef skewer dish infused with a rich kencur (aromatic galangal) seasoning, perfect for those following the DEBM (Diet Enak Bikin Mantap) or keto lifestyle. Accompanied by a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, this dish is both flavorful and nutritious. Let’s dive into the details of this mouthwatering recipe.

Ingredients:

For the Beef Marinade:

• 250 grams beef (cut into bite-sized cubes)
• For the Marinade:
  • 2 cm galangal (sliced)
  • 2 cm ginger (sliced)
  • 1 cm turmeric (sliced)
  • 1 candlenut (kemiri)
  • 3 shallots (bawang merah)
  • 2 garlic cloves (bawang putih)
  • Juice of 1/4 lime (jeruk nipis)
  • Ground coriander to taste
  • A pinch of salt (nutrisalin)
  • A dash of Tropicana Slim soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (such as Barco)

For the Kencur Seasoning:

• A handful of roasted peanuts (sangrai di teflon until crispy)
• Tropicana Slim soy sauce
• 1 medium garlic clove
• 10 green bird’s eye chilies (cabe rawit hijau)
• 1 shallot (bawang merah)
• Kencur (adjust to taste; use more if preferred)
• Juice of 1 lime (jeruk nipis)
• Ground black pepper
• Ground coriander to taste
• A pinch of salt (nutrisalin)

For the Fresh Vegetables:

• Lettuce leaves (daun selada)
• Carrots (parade or thinly sliced)
• Cabbage (kol)

Steps:

Preparing the Beef:

1. Cook the Beef: In a pot, boil the beef cubes with water until tender. Add a pinch of salt and smashed lemongrass during boiling for added flavor. Cook for about 10 minutes.
2. Slice the Beef: Remove the beef from the pot and let it cool slightly. Cut into small cubes according to your preference.
3. Prepare the Marinade: In a mortar and pestle or blender, grind together the galangal, ginger, turmeric, candlenut, shallots, and garlic until smooth. Mix in ground coriander, a pinch of salt, and a dash of Tropicana Slim soy sauce. Stir in the cooking oil.
4. Marinate the Beef: Coat the beef cubes with the marinade. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Thread the marinated beef onto bamboo skewers.
5. Grill the Skewers: Grill the beef skewers using a grill pan or a barbecue grill until cooked through and slightly charred.

Making the Kencur Seasoning:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Blend the garlic and kencur until smooth. Next, grind the roasted peanuts until fine.
2. Mix the Seasoning: In a bowl, combine the ground peanuts with the garlic-kencur mixture. Add lime juice, Tropicana Slim soy sauce, ground black pepper, ground coriander, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
3. Add Chilies and Shallots: Thinly slice the green bird’s eye chilies and shallots. Stir them into the seasoning mix.

Preparing the Fresh Vegetables:

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the lettuce, carrots (using a grater), and cabbage. Wash them thoroughly.
2. Season the Vegetables: Toss the sliced vegetables with lime juice and a pinch of salt.

Serving:

• Arrange the grilled beef skewers on a plate.
• Serve with a generous dollop of the kencur seasoning.
• Accompany with a fresh vegetable salad for a complete, keto-friendly meal.

Enjoy the rich flavors of this Sate Sapi with Kencur Seasoning and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a satisfying and health-conscious meal, this recipe brings a delightful taste of Indonesian cuisine to your table.