Empal gepuk
Empal gepuk is a delicious Indonesian dish that consists of thinly sliced beef that is marinated, boiled, and then fried until crispy. It is typically served with a spicy-sweet sauce made from chili, garlic, shallots, and palm sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef (thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups water
For the sauce:
- 5 shallots (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 5 red chili peppers (deseeded and finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, coriander powder, turmeric powder, palm sugar, and salt to create a marinade.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the marinated beef slices until they turn brown and crispy on both sides. This may take around 3-4 minutes per side. Set the fried beef aside.
- In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the fried beef slices to the boiling water and let them cook for about 30 minutes until tender. This step helps to further tenderize the meat.
- Once the beef is tender, remove it from the pot and drain the excess liquid.
- In a clean frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the finely chopped shallots, garlic, and red chili peppers until fragrant and golden brown.
- Add tamarind paste, palm sugar, and salt to the pan. Stir well until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Place the fried and boiled beef slices in the pan with the sauce. Coat the beef slices evenly with the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat and serve the Empal Gepuk hot with steamed rice or your preferred side dishes.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 18g (6%)Protein: 22g (44%)Fat: 23g (35%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mg (27%)Sodium: 1264mg (55%)Potassium: 614mg (18%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 538IU (11%)Vitamin C: 86mg (104%)Calcium: 63mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
