Nasi Daging Utara Pedas (Spicy Northern Beef Rice)

Bahan

• Beef shank or brisket500g
• Jasmine rice2 cups
• Beef broth3 cups
• Onions2 medium
• Garlic4 cloves
• Ginger1 inch piece
• Dried chilies5-8 (soaked and blended)
• Fresh red chilies2 (sliced, optional)
• Star anise2
• Cinnamon stick1
• Cardamom pods3
• Cloves5
• Soy sauce3 tbsp
• Dark soy sauce1 tbsp
• Oyster sauce1 tbsp
• Sugar1 tsp
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste
• Wateras needed
• Vegetable oil2 tbsp
• Cilantrofor garnish
• Fried shallotsfor garnish

Langkah

1. 1

   Rinse the rice and set aside.

2. 2

   Cut beef into large chunks. Season with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a pot or Dutch oven. Sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.

4. 4

   Finely chop onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté in the same pot until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the blended dried chilies and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the oil separates and the chili is fragrant.

6. 6

   Add star anise, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. Toast for 1 minute until fragrant.

7. 7

   Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Add water if needed.

9. 9

   Once beef is tender, remove it from the pot. Shred or slice the beef. Strain the braising liquid and reserve.

10. 10

    In a rice cooker or pot, combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of the reserved braising liquid (or enough to cook the rice). Add a pinch of salt if needed.

11. 11

    Cook the rice until done. Fluff with a fork.

12. 12

    Serve the spicy fragrant rice topped with the braised beef. Garnish with cilantro, fried shallots, and sliced fresh chilies if desired.