Dendeng Sapi Balado Recipe
Ingredients:
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For the Dendeng:
- 1 pack pre-cooked dendeng (dried, seasoned beef)
- 2 large potatoes
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If making dendeng from scratch:
- 200 grams beef
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
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For the Balado Spice Mix:
- 4 large red chilies
- 4 small red bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste)
- 4 cloves shallots
- 1 tomato
- Salt and sugar to taste
- Optional: seasoning powder
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- If using pre-cooked dendeng: Cut the dendeng into small, bite-sized pieces according to your preference.
- If making your own dendeng: Boil the beef until tender, slice it thinly, then pound it with a mortar and pestle or food processor with the seasoning mix. Fry the seasoned beef slices until crispy.
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Fry the Potatoes and Dendeng:
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the potatoes until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, fry the dendeng until crispy and well-cooked. Set aside with the potatoes.
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Prepare the Balado Spice Mix:
- Roughly pound the red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, shallots, and tomato into a coarse paste using a mortar and pestle or a blender.
- Heat a small amount of oil in a pan and sauté the spice paste until fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- Add salt and sugar to taste. If using seasoning powder, add it now and adjust the seasoning as needed.
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Combine and Cook:
- Add the fried potatoes and dendeng to the spice mixture. Stir well to coat all the pieces evenly.
- Cook for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to heat through.
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Serve:
- Once everything is well-combined and heated, transfer to a serving dish.
Enjoy this flavorful and spicy Dendeng Sapi Balado as a delightful main course or accompaniment to your meal. Happy cooking! 😋
