Tongseng Sapi (Indonesian Beef Stew in Coconut Milk)

1. Step 1

   Thinly slice the beef, then marinate with baking soda for 30 minutes.

   

Prepare the spice paste

1. Step 1

   Blend the shallots, garlic, toasted candlenuts, chilies, turmeric, ginger, and toasted cumin into a spice paste.

   

Toast the dry spices

1. Step 1

   Toast the cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, cloves, and nutmeg until aromatic.

   

Cook the aromatics and spice paste

1. Step 1

   Saute the spice paste with the lemongrass, bay leaves, lime leaves, galangal, and toasted dry spices until fragrant.

   

Cook the beef

1. Step 1

   Mix in the beef and add the coriander powder, salt, mushroom bouillon, and white pepper.

   
2. Step 2

   Stir well and cook until the beef is evenly coated with the spices and becomes fragrant.

   

Prepare the stew

1. Step 1

   Once the beef is cooked, add the coconut cream, kecap manis, and water.

   
2. Step 2

   Add the chopped cabbage, green onion, and tomato, then cook briefly until the vegetables are tender.