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Pindang Daging (Beef in Spicy Broth) Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb beef, thinly sliced
- 4 cups water
- 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 shallots, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 red bird's eye chilies, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- None

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and bay leaves. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Add beef to the pot and cook for 15 minutes or until tender.
3. In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste, palm sugar, and fish sauce. Set aside.
4. In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, and red chilies. Cook until fragrant.
5. Add the tamarind mixture to the pan and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. Pour the mixture into the pot with beef and broth. Stir well.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
9. Serve hot with steamed rice.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
Temperature:
- Simmer over medium heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 300
- Total fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Total carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 25g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Beef can be substituted with chicken or tofu.
- Tamarind paste can be substituted with lime juice.
- Palm sugar can be substituted with brown sugar.

Variations:
- Add vegetables such as bok choy or carrots.
- Use different types of chilies for varying levels of spiciness.
- Add coconut milk for a creamier broth.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a meat tenderizer to make the beef more tender.
- Adjust the amount of chilies according to your preference for spiciness.
- Use fresh lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves for a more authentic flavor.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in a pot over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a bowl with steamed rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Garnishes:
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced red chilies
- Lime wedges

Pairings:
- Steamed rice
- Stir-fried vegetables

Suggested side dishes:
- Fried tofu
- Spring rolls

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the broth is too spicy, add more water to dilute the spiciness.
- If the beef is tough, cook for a longer period of time.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the beef thoroughly to avoid any foodborne illnesses.

Food history:
- Pindang Daging is a traditional Indonesian dish that originated from Palembang, South Sumatra.

Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, tangy, and savory.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot with steamed rice.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Spicy, Tangy, Savory, Aromatic