Spicy Indonesian Beef Tendon Stir-Fry

Kikil Sapi

Ingredients:

• 1/4 kg beef tendon (cleaned and boiled)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 6 bird’s eye chilies (chopped)
• Salt and sugar (to taste)
• 1 tsp oyster sauce (I use Saori brand, red packaging)
• 1/2 tsp sweet soy sauce
• 1 stalk lemongrass (white part only, bruised)

Ground Spices:

• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 shallots
• 2 cm ginger
• 2 cm galangal

Steps:

1. Prepare the Beef Tendon: Cut the boiled beef tendon into cubes.
2. Sauté the Spices: Heat a bit of oil in a pan and sauté the ground spices (garlic, shallots, ginger, and galangal) until fragrant.
3. Add Vegetables and Lemongrass: Add the chopped chilies, tomato, and bruised lemongrass to the pan. Sauté until the tomatoes soften and the chilies become fragrant.
4. Cook the Beef Tendon: Add the cubed beef tendon to the pan. Stir well to coat the tendon with the spices.
5. Simmer: Pour in a little water to create a sauce. Add the oyster sauce and sweet soy sauce. Let it simmer until the sauce is absorbed and the tendon is cooked through.
6. Season: Add salt and sugar to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
7. Serve: Turn off the heat once the flavors have melded together. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy your flavorful Kikil Sapi! 😊