Recipe for Krengsengan Daging Sapi Khas Jawa Timur, Deliciously Spicy

Dream - East Java is one of the regions in Indonesia that has a diverse culinary heritage. One of the popular dishes is the recipe for krengsengan daging sapi (beef krengsengan).

Krengsengan is a dish usually made from small pieces of goat or beef, sautéed with spices. It has a savory taste with a spicy flavor.

Curious about how to make it? Here's the recipe that Dream has summarized from Diadona.

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 500 grams beef, diced
• 2 tomatoes, quartered
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 salam leaf
• 1 thumb-sized galangal, crushed
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, crushed
• 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oil, for sautéing the spices
• 1 stalk of spring onion, roughly chopped

Ground Spices:

• 3 cloves of garlic
• 7 shallots
• 10 bird's eye chilies
• 5 curly red chilies
• Ground pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Seasoning powder, to taste
• ½ tsp grated palm sugar

How to Make:

• Boil the beef until tender and cooked, then set aside for a while
• Heat the oil, sauté the ground spices until fragrant
• Add the bay leaf, salam leaf, galangal, and ginger, and stir well
• Add the beef into the sautéed spices, stir well and add enough water
• Add the sweet soy sauce and cook until the spices are absorbed
• Add the sliced spring onion and tomatoes, stir well
• Adjust the taste, remove the cooked krengsengan when the sauce has reduced significantly

(Source: Diadona)

Recipe for Lapis Daging Khas Surabaya, Delicious and Tasty

Dream - Do you like to try Surabaya's typical cuisine? This city is famous for its delicious food. One of the well-known dishes is Lapis Daging Khas Surabaya (Surabaya-style Layered Beef).

Similar to rawon, this dish uses beef as the main ingredient. However, unlike rawon, it doesn't have a soup base and is more similar to semur.

Curious about how to make it? Here's the recipe for Lapis Daging Khas Surabaya that you can try at home.

Main Ingredients:

• 750 grams of beef

Whole Spices:

• 3 bay leaves
• 5 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 stalks of lemongrass
• 4 cm cinnamon stick
• 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce
• 2 cloves
• 1 tbsp grated palm sugar
• 1 tbsp tamarind water
• Salt to taste

Ground Spices:

• 10 shallots
• 6 cloves of garlic
• 5 candlenuts, roasted
• 2 red chilies
• 4 cm turmeric
• 1 tbsp roasted coriander
• 1 piece of galangal
• ½ tsp whole peppercorns
• ¼ nutmeg

Recipe for Ayam Ingkung Khas Jawa Tengah, Its Savory Taste Will Make You Drool

Dream - Have you ever heard of or tasted ayam ingkung? This dish, made from chicken, is one of the traditional dishes from Central Java. Its rich and savory taste has made it a favorite among food enthusiasts.

Ayam ingkung is usually prepared and served whole on special occasions such as Islamic New Year, Indonesian Independence Day on August 17th, or thanksgiving ceremonies that are commonly held in Javanese traditions.

If you want to make ayam ingkung at home, here's the recipe that Dream has summarized from Diadona.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized free-range chicken
• 1/2 liter thick coconut milk (from 1 coconut)
• 1 stalk of lemongrass, crushed
• 1 thumb-sized galangal, crushed
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 4 bay leaves

Ground Spices:

• 5 cloves of garlic
• 8 shallots
• 4 candlenuts
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 1/2 tbsp coriander
• 2 large red chilies
• Salt to taste
• Grated palm sugar to taste

1. Thoroughly wash the free-range chicken and leave it whole. Then coat it with the ground spices and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Place the chicken in a large pan and pour in the coconut milk. Add the crushed galangal, lemongrass, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves. Cook over low heat until fragrant.
3. Cover the pan tightly to ensure the chicken cooks thoroughly. Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom from burning.
4. Turn the chicken over to ensure even cooking. Continue cooking until the coconut milk has reduced and been absorbed by the chicken.
5. Once cooked, turn off the heat and transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Serve with sambal and fresh vegetables. Ayam ingkung is ready to be enjoyed!

(Source: Diadona)