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Gulai Sapi - Indonesian Beef Curry

Gulai Sapi - Indonesian Beef Curry

In Indonesian, the word "Gulai" refers to a dish with sauce or curry, typically made with meat, fish, or vegetables, cooked in a fragrant broth of santan (coconut milk) and spices. The term "Gulai" is derived from the Malay language and has been adopted in many regions of Indonesia to describe this type of rich, creamy sauce-based cuisine.

Gulai dishes can be spicy or mild, depending on local preferences, but they are always characterized by the use of a blend of rempah (spices) and santan. Gulai Sapi, for example, is a beef curry made with coconut milk and spices.

In summary, Gulai refers to a type of Indonesian curry or stew, often creamy and rich in flavor thanks to the spices and coconut milk.

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Gulai Sapi is a rich and aromatic Indonesian dish made with beef slow-cooked in a spiced coconut milk sauce. Here's how to prepare this delicious meal.

Ingredients for 4 to 6 people:

  • 500 g of beef (shoulder, shank, or another tender cut), cut into cubes
  • 400 ml of coconut milk
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

For the spice paste (rempah):

  • 3 cm of fresh turmeric (or 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder)
  • 3 cm of galangal
  • 3 cm of ginger
  • 5 shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons of coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon of black (or white) pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds
  • 2 red chilies (or more, depending on your spice tolerance)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Preparing the Spice Paste:

  1. Grind the spices:
    • In a blender or food processor, add the turmeric, galangal, ginger, shallots, garlic, coriander seeds, pepper, fennel seeds, caraway seeds, red chilies, and cinnamon stick.
    • Blend until you get a smooth paste. Add a bit of water or oil if needed to help with blending.

Cooking the Gulai Sapi:

  1. Sear the beef:

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
    • Add the beef cubes and sear them on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.

  2. Cook the spice paste:

    • In the same pot, add the spice paste and cook over medium heat until fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the paste (about 5-7 minutes).
    • Stir regularly to prevent burning.

  3. Add the aromatics:

    • Add the lemongrass, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves (if using).
    • Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

  4. Incorporate the coconut milk:

    • Pour the coconut milk into the pot and bring it to a boil.
    • Add the seared beef cubes.

  5. Simmer:

    • Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
    • Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pot.
    • Adjust the seasoning with salt to taste.

Serving

  1. Rest and serve:
    • Once the Gulai Sapi is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
    • Serve hot with steamed white rice, and optionally garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced chilies for an extra kick.

Enjoy your meal!

Gulai Sapi is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for lovers of spicy and exotic tastes. Each bite takes you on a journey straight to Indonesia.

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