Indonesian Beef Stew | Semur Daging

Ingredients :

• 2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut as desired
• 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbs oil
• 3/4 cup minced shallots
• 3 salam leaves (Indonesian bay leaves)
• 2 tbs minced ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp minced laos (galanggal)
• 1/2 nutmeg, grated
• 1 star anise
• 1 piece of cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 2 tsp salt
• 4 tbs kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
• 2 tsp tamarind juice or lemon juice
• 2 tomatoes, cut in 1/2-inch dice

How To Make :

1. Heat up the oil and fry the shallots about 3 minute or until it's translucent.
2. Add the ginger, nutmeg, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, galanggal and salt.
3. Add the beef, stir and cook for about 5 minutes or until it's lost the raw pink color.
4. Pour in the water, add the kecap manis, tamarind juice and salam leaves, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for about 1 hour .
5. Add hard boiled eggs, potatoes and tomatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the beef is tender.
6. Serve it with with rice.