Recipes Indonesian Food

INGREDIENTS:

3/4lb beef brisket cut 3/4" cubes
2x bay leaves
4x kaffir lime leaves
1x lemongrass stalk bruised
3/4x inch galangal (laos) bruised
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground white pepper to taste
6cup water
2tbl vegetable oil

SPICE PASTE :

4sm,shallots
2x garlic cloves
4x candlenuts
3x kluwek take out the
nut meat only
2x red chilies

GARNISH
1/4 lb short beansprouts
Basil leaves)

PREPARATION:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil and stir-fry the spice paste for a minute or two.
Add bay leaves, kaffir's lime leaves, galangal, lemongrass, salt and pepper. Stir-fry until fragrant. Add the beef cubes and stir fry for a minute.
Meanwhile, heat water in a large pot and add the stir-fried beef cubes and cook on low heat until the meat is tender and flavor of the spices have been absorbed. If the water level dropped too much, add hot water.
Serve with beansprouts and basil
This recipe yields 3 to 4 servings.