Savory Indonesian Beef Stew with Sweet Soy Glaze

Lapis Daging Sapi (Beef Layered Dish)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg thinly sliced and pounded beef
• Whole Spices:
  • 1 sachet black pepper powder (I used Ladaku brand)
  • 3 stalks lemongrass, smashed
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 sachet sweet soy sauce (I used Bango brand)
  • Sugar, to taste
• Ground Spices:
  • A pinch of cloves
  • 1 piece of turmeric root
  • 1 piece of ginger root
  • 4 candlenuts
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 6 shallots
  • 3 large red chilies
  • 6 bird’s eye chilies
  • 2 boiled kluwek (black nut) seeds, optional

Instructions:

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1. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Blend the ground spices (cloves, turmeric root, ginger root, candlenuts, garlic, shallots, red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, and kluwek if using) into a fine paste.

2. Cook the Spices:

   • Heat a pan or wok over medium heat. Add the ground spice paste and sauté until fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the spices.

3. Add Whole Spices:

   • Incorporate the whole spices: black pepper powder, smashed lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves into the pan. Stir well to combine.

4. Cook the Beef:

   • Add the sliced and pounded beef into the pan. Mix thoroughly with the spices, ensuring the beef is well-coated.

5. Simmer:

   • Pour in 4 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Allow the beef to simmer until tender and the water is reduced by about one cup.

6. Add Sweet Soy Sauce:

   • Once the water has reduced, add the sweet soy sauce. Stir gently to combine and let it cook until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.

7. Final Adjustments:

   • Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding sugar as needed. Cook until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

8. Serve:

   • Transfer the beef to a serving plate. Enjoy your Lapis Daging Sapi!

Notes:

• This dish is perfect for a hearty meal and pairs well with steamed rice. For an extra kick, adjust the number of chilies to your taste.
• Kluwek can be skipped if not available, but it adds a unique flavor to the dish.