Sweet Soy Braised Beef and Quail Eggs

Sweet Soy Braised Beef, Liver, and Quail Eggs

This flavorful dish, Sweet Soy Braised Beef, Liver, and Quail Eggs, combines tender beef and liver with delicately cooked quail eggs, all simmered in a rich soy-based sauce with aromatic spices. Perfect for a hearty meal, this recipe brings a touch of Indonesian culinary tradition to your table.

Ingredients:

• Quail Eggs: 1/4 cup (peeled, boiled)
• Beef: 100 grams (cooked and sliced)
• Beef Liver: 100 grams (cooked and sliced)

Spice Paste:

• Shallots: 5 cloves
• Garlic: 5 cloves
• Green Onions: 5 stalks
• Galangal: To taste
• Kaffir Lime Leaves: A few (optional)

Seasonings:

• Sugar: To taste
• Salt: To taste
• Pepper: To taste
• Bird’s Eye Chili: Sliced (to taste)
• Red Chili: Sliced (to taste)
• Leek: 1 stalk (sliced)

For Cooking:

• Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis): As needed
• Tomato: Sliced (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Peel the boiled quail eggs.
   • Slice the cooked beef and beef liver into bite-sized pieces.

2. Make the Spice Paste:

   • Blend the shallots, garlic, green onions, and galangal into a smooth paste. If using, add a few kaffir lime leaves for extra fragrance.

3. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan until hot.
   • Add the spice paste to the hot oil. Sauté until fragrant and the paste starts to release its aroma.

4. Add Meat and Eggs:

   • Add the sliced beef, beef liver, and quail eggs to the pan, stirring to combine with the spice paste.

5. Season the Dish:

   • Add sweet soy sauce to taste, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
   • Adjust the flavor with sugar, salt, and pepper according to your preference.

6. Finish and Serve:

   • Stir in sliced tomatoes, bird’s eye chili, red chili, and sliced leek.
   • Cook until all ingredients are heated through and the flavors have melded together.

7. Serving Suggestion:

   • Serve the Sweet Soy Braised Beef, Liver, and Quail Eggs hot over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful dish that showcases a delicious blend of spices and savory ingredients, perfect for any occasion!