Saksang
Saksang is a delicious traditional dish from North Sumatra, Indonesia. It's made from minced pork or sometimes beef, cooked with a mixture of spices like garlic, shallots, ginger, lemongrass, and chili. This flavorful dish is usually served with steamed rice.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork or beef (minced)
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 shallots (minced)
- 2 inches ginger (minced)
- 2 stalks lemongrass (bruised and chopped)
- 4 red chilies (sliced)
- 4 kaffir lime leaves (torn)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic, shallots, and ginger to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the minced meat to the pan and cook until browned.
- Stir in the sliced chilies, lemongrass, and torn kaffir lime leaves.
- Pour in the coconut milk and water, and mix well.
- Add the tamarind paste, salt, and sugar, and stir until well combined.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1-2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to prevent the dish from drying out.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the Saksang with steamed rice. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 833kcal (42%)Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)Protein: 41g (82%)Fat: 67g (103%)Saturated Fat: 29g (181%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 163mg (54%)Sodium: 727mg (32%)Potassium: 1082mg (31%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 447IU (9%)Vitamin C: 71mg (86%)Calcium: 77mg (8%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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