[EN] Recipe ABON SAPI - Indonesian spicy sweet shredded dried beef

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile while vegetable oil is more economical.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chicken

Lean beef reduces fat content, while chicken is a more budget-friendly protein.

Prepare the beef by cutting it into large chunks.

Boil the beef in water until tender, about 1.5-2 hours.

Remove the beef and let it cool, reserving the broth.

Shred the cooled beef into fine strands using two forks.

Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat until hot.

Add shallots, garlic, galangal, and candlenuts; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in the shredded beef and mix well with the aromatics.

Add bay leaves, palm sugar, salt, and red chili peppers.

Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring frequently, until the beef is dry and fluffy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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