Terik Campur: Thick Coconut Stew with Beef, Eggs & Tofu

Method12 steps

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   Step 1: Using a food processor, blend the shallots (4), garlic (3 cloves), candlenuts (5), and coriander seeds (0.5 tbsp) into a fine paste.

   Uses 4 shallots, peeled, chopped · 3 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped · 5 candlenuts, chopped · 0.5 tbsp coriander seeds

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   Step 2: Heat the cooking oil (3 tbsp) in a wok over medium high heat.

   Uses 3 tbsp cooking oil

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   Step 3: Sautee the spice paste until fragrant, around 3 minutes.

   Fry Terik spice paste · 3 minUses heated cooking oil · Terik spice paste

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   Step 4: Add the beef (300 g) and fry for about 5 minutes until the beef changes colour.

   Fry beef until colour changes · 5 minUses fried Terik spice paste · 300 g beef, cut into small pieces

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   Step 5: Add the galangal (3 cm), bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves (3) and lemongrass (1).

   Uses beef with fried spice paste · 3 cm galangal, peeled, sliced · 2 Indonesian bay leaves (daun salam) · 3 kaffir lime leaves · 1 lemongrass, bruised, knotted

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   Step 6: Add the water (1 l).

   Uses herbed beef spice base · 1 l water

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   Step 7: Add white pepper and salt to taste (to taste), plus the sugar (0.5 tsp) if desired.

   Uses beef-herb broth · 0.25 tsp white pepper powder · Salt to taste · 0.5 tsp sugar (optional)

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   Step 8: Add the coconut milk (150 ml) and stir carefully.

   Uses seasoned beef broth · 150 ml coconut milk

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   Step 9: Add the tofu and eggs, stir the mixture and make sure that all the ingredients are coated in the coconut broth.

   Uses beef in coconut broth · Approximately 300 g firm tofu (5 small source pieces) · 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled

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    Step 10: Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the beef is tender and the broth reduced. Stir regularly during simmering to keep the coconut broth smooth.

    Simmer stew · 60 minUses mixed beef, tofu and boiled-egg coconut stew

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    Step 11: Once the meat is tender and the broth reduced, give the stew a final gentle stir.

    Uses simmered mixed Terik stew

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    Step 12: Transfer the dish to a serving bowl.

    Uses finished mixed Terik stew