Savory Beef Kebuli Rice Cooker Recipe

Title: Nasi Kebuli Daging Sapi in a Rice Cooker

Ingredients:

• 4 cups rice (use a standard measuring cup)
• 250 grams beef (pre-cooked until half tender, diced)
• 500 ml water (adjust as needed; slightly more than 4 cups of rice)

For the Spice Paste:

• 6 shallots
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 turmeric roots
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt (adjust to taste)

Additional Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons margarine or ghee
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 sachet instant curry seasoning (e.g., Indofood)
• 10 cm cinnamon stick
• 4 tablespoons curry powder (or substitute with the spice blend below)

Spice Blend Substitute for Curry Powder:

• 2 star anise
• 2 cardamom pods (seeds only)
• 5 cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

For Serving:

• 2 sliced cucumbers
• Omelette (or quail eggs as preferred)
• Emping or crackers
• Sambal (chili sauce)
• Fried shallots

Steps:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Begin by boiling the beef until it is half-cooked, then cut it into small cubes.
   • Wash the rice thoroughly and set it aside. Do not add water yet.

2. Make the Spice Paste:

   • In a blender or food processor, blend the shallots, garlic, and turmeric until smooth.
   • Heat the margarine and cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add the spice paste to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
   • Stir in the coriander seeds, instant curry seasoning, salt, and the additional spice blend if using.
   • Cook for a few more minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.

3. Cook the Beef:

   • Pour in the water and stir to combine with the spice mixture.
   • Add the diced beef to the pan and simmer until the beef is tender and cooked through.
   • Once the beef is cooked, turn off the heat.

4. Prepare the Rice Cooker:

   • Transfer the beef and spice mixture into the rice cooker.
   • Add the pre-washed rice and stir to combine everything evenly.
   • Cook the mixture in the rice cooker, stirring occasionally.

5. Finish Cooking:

   • Once the rice cooker indicates that the cooking cycle is complete, let the rice sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to finish cooking properly.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the Nasi Kebuli with the sliced cucumbers, omelette or quail eggs, emping or crackers, sambal, and fried shallots on the side.

Enjoy this flavorful Nasi Kebuli Daging Sapi as a delightful meal or a satisfying packed lunch!