Sweet and Spicy Beef Tendon Stir-Fry Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fried Beef Tendons

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of beef tendons (cut into rectangular pieces about 1 cm)
• 5 shallots
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 large green chilies
• 2 large red chilies
• 5 bird’s eye chilies
• 1 tomato
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 piece of galangal (about 1 cm, bruised)
• 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chicken stock powder
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste (ground finely)
• Cooking oil for sautéing
• Water as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Ensure all ingredients are ready before starting.
   • Wash the beef tendons thoroughly, then cut them into rectangular pieces about 1 cm each.
   • Thinly slice the shallots and garlic.
   • Slice the bird’s eye chilies, green chilies, red chilies, and tomato. Grind the pepper finely.

2. Sauté Aromatics:

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   • Heat enough cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant and slightly golden.

3. Add Vegetables and Spices:

   • Add the sliced tomato, chilies, galangal, bay leaves, chicken stock powder, and ground pepper to the pan.
   • Stir well to combine the ingredients and release their flavors.

4. Cook Beef Tendons:

   • Add the beef tendons to the pan and drizzle with sweet soy sauce.
   • Stir-fry briefly until the tendons start to absorb the flavors from the spices.

5. Simmer:

   • Pour in a little water, just enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
   • Continue to cook, allowing the water to reduce and the flavors to concentrate. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

6. Finish and Serve:

   • Once the water has reduced and the tendons are well-coated with the flavorful sauce, remove from heat.
   • Serve the sweet and spicy stir-fried beef tendons hot, paired perfectly with steamed rice for a delightful lunch.

Enjoy Your Meal!

This sweet and spicy stir-fried beef tendon dish, or Oseng Kikil Sapi Pedas Manis, is a wonderful way to enjoy the unique texture and flavor of beef tendons. Perfect for a hearty lunch, this dish combines the savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Give it a try and enjoy the delightful taste of Indonesian cuisine!