Sweet Soy Beef Meatballs with Tofu and Eggs
Semur Daging Tahu Telur
Ingredients:
- 500 grams of ground beef
- 1 block of Chinese tofu, cut into cubes and fried until half-cooked
- 3 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 candlenut (kemiri), crushed
- 300 ml water
- Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Mushroom broth powder (kaldu jamur), to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
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Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the meatballs in the hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
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In a separate pan, sauté the finely chopped shallots, minced garlic, and crushed candlenut until they are fragrant and lightly golden.
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Add the fried meatballs to the pan with the sautéed aromatics. Stir well to combine.
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Add the fried tofu cubes to the pan and mix gently.
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Pour in the water and add the hard-boiled eggs. Stir to combine.
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Add sweet soy sauce to taste, adjusting the amount according to your preference.
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Season with additional salt, black pepper, and mushroom broth powder as needed. Stir well and let the mixture simmer until the sauce is well absorbed and the flavors meld together.
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Once the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are fully cooked, remove from heat.
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Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs or green onions if desired. Enjoy your delicious Semur Daging Tahu Telur!
This savory and hearty Indonesian dish is perfect for a comforting meal and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice.
