Sweet and Spicy Beef
Ingredients:
- 1/2 kg beef
- Ground red chili
- 5 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 10 bird’s eye chilies
- Sweet soy sauce
- Salt
- Palm sugar/rock sugar
- Seasoning
Preparation Steps:
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Cook the Beef: Begin by boiling or pressure cooking the beef that has been cut into pieces according to your preference. Once tender, drain and let it cool slightly. Using a meat tenderizer or a heavy object, gently pound the beef to ensure it absorbs the spices well during cooking.
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Prepare the Spices: In a blender or mortar and pestle, grind the shallots, garlic, and bird’s eye chilies until they form a smooth paste.
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Sauté the Spices: Heat some oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground spice mixture and sauté until it becomes fragrant, releasing its rich aroma into the air.
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Combine the Ingredients: Add the pounded beef into the pan, stirring well to coat it with the sautéed spices. Drizzle a small amount of sweet soy sauce over the beef, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Continue to cook, allowing the beef to absorb the flavors of the spices and soy sauce.
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Season to Taste: Sprinkle in some salt, seasoning, and palm sugar or rock sugar. Stir everything together, letting the sugar melt and the flavors meld.
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Final Adjustments: Taste the dish and make any necessary adjustments to the seasoning, ensuring a perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
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Serve: Once satisfied with the flavor, remove the pan from the heat. Serve the sweet and spicy beef hot, paired with steamed rice or your preferred side dishes.
Enjoy this delectable Sweet and Spicy Beef, a harmonious blend of rich spices and tender beef, perfect for a flavorful meal.
