Bistik Daging Kambing: Lamb ‘Steak’, or Soy Sauce Lamb

Method10 steps · about 2 hr 10 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Put the 750 ml water, seven whole cloves, 1-inch length of cinnamon stick (1-inch), seven cardamom pods and bay leaf (1) in a large pot and bring to a boil.

   Uses 750 ml water · 7 whole cloves · 1-inch length of cinnamon stick · 7 cardamom pods · 1 bay leaf

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the lamb and salt to taste (to taste) to the aromatic broth. Lower the heat to a simmer while preparing the onions in the other pan.

   Uses aromatic broth · 350 g boneless lamb pieces · Salt to taste

3. 3

   Step 3: Meanwhile, in a wok or a large pan, heat the vegetable oil (3 tbsp) over low heat. Add the ghee (2 tsp).

   Uses 3 tbsp vegetable oil · 2 tsp ghee

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the sliced onions. Sauté on low heat until brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes.

   Caramelize onions · 20 minUses heated vegetable oil and ghee · 3 medium-sized red onions, peeled and sliced

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the shallots (5) until they soften. Then, add the ginger (1-inch piece) and garlic (4 cloves). Sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

   Sauté ginger and garlic · 3 minUses caramelized onions · 5 shallots, peeled and sliced · 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced · 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

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   Step 6: Add either 2 tbsp dark soy sauce or 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce, then the black pepper. Use one soy sauce, not both.

   Uses onion and aromatic mixture · 2 tbsp dark soy sauce (or choose the sweet soy sauce alternative) · 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce, instead of dark soy sauce · ½ tsp black pepper powder.

7. 7

   Step 7: Pour all the contents of the boiling pot of meat into the wok or frying pan, and continue simmering for about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.

   Simmer until tender · 60 minUses lamb in aromatic broth · seasoned onion mixture

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   Step 8: Add the sliced potatoes (3) and simmer until they are soft.

   Cook potatoes until softUses tender lamb and sauce · 3 small potatoes, sliced

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   Step 9: Increase the heat to reduce the gravy to a thick sauce.

   Uses lamb, potatoes and gravy

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    Step 10: Turn off the heat and serve.

    Uses finished soy-sauce lamb