Spicy Beef and Cracklings Stew (Sayur Krecek Daging Sapi)
This traditional Indonesian dish, Sayur Krecek Daging Sapi, combines tender beef with crispy cracklings in a rich, aromatic coconut curry. Perfect for those who enjoy a dish with depth of flavor and a touch of spice, this recipe will bring an exotic flair to your dinner table.
Ingredients:
- 5 pieces of krecek (beef cracklings), cut into small squares and soaked in warm water
- 1/4 pound of beef, boiled and diced
- 1 sachet (65ml) of instant coconut milk
- Spice Paste:
- 5 red chilies
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 3 cloves garlic
- Other Ingredients:
- 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and sugar to taste
- Cooking oil
- Water
Instructions:
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Heat Oil:
Begin by heating a generous amount of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.“Link To Share” is your all-in-one marketing platform, making it easy and professional to direct your audience to everything you offer. • Modern, customizable bio pages • Link shortening with advanced analytics • Interactive, brandable QR codes • Host static sites and manage your code • Multiple web tools to grow your business -
Sauté Spice Paste:
Add the spice paste to the hot oil. Sauté until the mixture becomes fragrant and the raw smell of the spices dissipates. -
Add Aromatics and Beef:
Incorporate the smashed lemongrass and bay leaves into the skillet. Next, add the diced beef. Stir well to combine all ingredients. -
Simmer with Water:
Pour in enough water to cover the mixture. Bring it to a boil, allowing it to simmer gently. -
Add Coconut Milk:
Once the mixture is boiling, stir in the instant coconut milk. Continue to cook, letting the flavors meld together. -
Incorporate Krecek:
Drain the soaked krecek and add it to the stew. Adjust the seasoning with salt and sugar to taste. -
Cook Until Done:
Allow the stew to cook until everything is well combined and the flavors are fully developed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. -
Serve:
Serve the stew hot, ideally with steamed rice or as part of a larger meal.
Enjoy the hearty and savory flavors of this traditional Indonesian beef stew, perfect for a satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out.