Spicy Indonesian Beef Liver Stir-Fry

Sambal Goreng Hati Sapi

Ingredients:

• 300 grams of fresh beef liver
• 5 large red chilies
• 3 red curly chilies
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 5 shallots
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 candlenuts
• 1 bay leaf, slightly crushed
• 2 kaffir lime leaves, slightly crushed
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
• 2 cm galangal, bruised
• 2 tablespoons instant thick coconut milk
• Salt, sugar, ground black pepper, and bouillon powder to taste
• 1500 ml water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef Liver:

   • Clean the beef liver thoroughly and cut it into several pieces.
   • Boil in a pot of water for about 15 minutes until cooked.
   • Remove, cut into 1 cm cubes, and set aside.

2. Blend the Ingredients:

   • In a blender, combine the red chilies, red curly chilies, candlenuts, shallots, and garlic. Blend until smooth.

3. Cook the Spices:

   • Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add the blended spice mixture and sauté until fragrant and slightly reddish.

4. Add Aromatics:

   • Incorporate the bay leaf, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and lemongrass into the pan. Stir well.

5. Combine Ingredients:

   • Add the beef liver cubes to the pan. Cook until the liver starts to release more oil.

6. Season and Simmer:

   • Season with sugar, salt, ground black pepper, bouillon powder, and stir in the coconut milk.
   • Add a little water if needed. Cook until the liquid reduces and the beef liver is tender and the spices are well absorbed, about 5 minutes.

7. Serve:

   • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
   • This dish pairs wonderfully as a side with opor (Indonesian coconut curry) and can be complemented with petai (stink beans) if desired.

Enjoy your Sambal Goreng Hati Sapi as a flavorful and hearty accompaniment to your meals!