Beef in Sweet Soy Sauce (Daging Sapi Kecap)
Ingredients:
- 250 grams beef, thinly sliced
- 5 small shallots (or 3 large)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 candlenuts
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
- A small piece of galangal
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- Salt to taste (approximately 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon Royco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons ABC sweet soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon shaved coconut sugar
- 1/2 pot of water
For garnish:
- Fried shallots
- Tomato slices for serving
Instructions:
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Prepare the Beef:
- Thinly slice the beef and wash it thoroughly. Place it in a pot with enough water to cover the meat. Cook over medium heat for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
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Make the Spice Paste:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, and ginger. Blend until smooth.
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Cook the Aromatics:
- Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the blended spice paste and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the bay leaf, kaffir lime leaves, bruised lemongrass, and galangal. Continue to sauté for a few more minutes.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Pour in a bit of beef broth from the pot where the beef was cooked. Add the tender beef pieces to the pan.
- Season with salt, ground coriander, ground pepper, coconut sugar, ABC sweet soy sauce, and Royco seasoning. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer:
- Cook the mixture for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Serve:
- Transfer the beef in sweet soy sauce to a serving dish. Garnish with fried shallots and serve with tomato slices on the side.
Enjoy this flavorful Indonesian dish with a side of steamed rice or your favorite accompaniments!
