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An underrated Indonesian home cooked side dish of fried potatoes with gizzards, livers and bitter beans in a rich sambal, that goes with everything on the table. The potatoes are fried until golden and soft, while the gizzards and livers are boiled with lime leaves and lemongrass, then fried until golden brown. The dish is brought together with a fragrant spice paste of shallots, big red chilies, garlic, and candlenuts, sautéed with aromatics like galangal...
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Cut the potatoes into chunky pieces or cubes.
Fry the potatoes over medium heat until golden and soft.
Boil the gizzards for 10 minutes with lime leaves, lemongrass, and salt. Add the livers and cook for another 5 minutes.
Chop the boiled gizzards and livers into pieces.
Fry the gizzards and livers shortly until golden brown, covering with a lid to prevent oil from splattering.
Blend the shallots, big red chilies, garlic, and candlenuts into a spice paste.
Saute the spice paste with the aromatics (galangal, bay leaf, lemongrass) until fragrant.
Add the coconut cream, salt, mushroom bouillon, white pepper, and sugar.
Add the fried potatoes, fried gizzards and livers, bitter beans, and sliced chili. Toss everything together.
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Cover the pan with a lid when frying the gizzards and livers to prevent oil splattering.
Can I use a different type of bean instead of bitter beans?
Yes, you can substitute bitter beans with other beans like edamame or broad beans.
How can I make this dish less spicy?
Reduce the amount of big red chilies or remove the seeds to make it less spicy.
Can I prepare the spice paste in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the spice paste in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
What can I serve with Sambal Goreng Kentang?
It pairs well with steamed rice and other Indonesian dishes.
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