Spicy Indonesian Beef Liver & Potato Sambal

Sambal Ati Sapi (Indonesian Beef Liver and Potato Sambal)

Ingredients:

• 250 grams beef liver
• 2 large potatoes
• Ground spices (Bumbu Halus):
  • Red chilies, to taste
  • Bird’s eye chilies, to taste
  • 5 shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Salt
  • Tomato
  • White sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Liver:

   • Begin by boiling water until it reaches a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water.
   • Carefully place the beef liver into the boiling water and cook until tender.
   • Once the liver is cooked through, remove it from the water and allow it to drain and cool.

2. Fry the Liver and Potatoes:

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   • Cut the potatoes into cubes.
   • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the potato cubes until they are golden and crispy. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
   • In the same skillet, fry the boiled liver pieces until they are crispy and browned. Remove and drain on a paper towel.

3. Prepare the Sambal:

   • Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind the red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, shallots, garlic, salt, and tomato into a smooth paste.
   • In a wok or large pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the ground spice paste and sauté until it becomes fragrant and the oil begins to separate from the paste.

4. Combine and Cook:

   • Add a pinch of white sugar to the spice paste and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
   • Once the spice paste has a balanced flavor, add the fried liver and potatoes. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated with the sambal.
   • Cook for a few more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sambal to infuse into the liver and potatoes. Be careful not to let the dish become too dry.

5. Serve:

   • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
   • Enjoy your Sambal Ati Sapi with steamed rice or as a side dish to your meal.

This delightful Indonesian dish combines the rich flavors of beef liver and crispy potatoes with a spicy and aromatic sambal, creating a dish that is both comforting and bursting with flavor. Perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat and a lot of heartiness in their meals.