Spicy Merciless Beef Ribs with Aromatic Chili Sauce

Iga Sapi Bumbu Mercon (Spicy Beef Ribs)

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef ribs
• Whole bird’s eye chilies (to taste)
• 1 stalk lemongrass (crushed)
• 2 cm galangal (crushed)
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger (crushed)
• 2 tablespoons palm sugar (finely chopped)
• Salt (to taste)
• Granulated sugar (to taste)
• Sweet soy sauce (to taste)
• Beef stock or MSG (optional)
• Oil (for sautéing)

For the spice paste:

• 5 cloves garlic
• 3 shallots
• 2 cm turmeric
• 3 candlenuts
• 6 bird’s eye chilies
• 4 curly red chilies
• 1 cm kencur (aromatic root, optional)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef Ribs:
   Begin by boiling the beef ribs for about 5 minutes. Discard the foamy water, then add fresh water and continue boiling for approximately 15 minutes. This initial boiling step helps to tenderize the meat and remove excess impurities.

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2. Prepare the Spice Paste:
   While the beef is boiling, grind the spice paste ingredients (garlic, shallots, turmeric, candlenuts, bird’s eye chilies, curly red chilies, and kencur if using) into a smooth paste using a mortar and pestle or a food processor.

3. Sauté the Spices:
   Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ground spice paste and sauté until fragrant. Then add the crushed lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, and ginger. Continue sautéing until the mixture is aromatic.

4. Combine and Simmer:
   Once the beef ribs have simmered for 15 minutes, add the sautéed spice mixture to the pot. Stir in the palm sugar, granulated sugar, salt, sweet soy sauce, and optional beef stock or MSG. Add the whole bird’s eye chilies according to your heat preference.

5. Cook:
   Let the mixture simmer until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together, ensuring the meat is tender and flavorful. The beef ribs should be well-coated with the spicy sauce, and the sauce should be slightly reduced and concentrated.

6. Serve:
   Garnish with fried shallots for an extra touch of flavor. Serve hot and enjoy the spicy, rich taste of Iga Sapi Bumbu Mercon.

Enjoy your cooking adventure with this flavorful and spicy beef ribs recipe, perfect for adding a touch of excitement to your meal!