Name: Traditional Indonesian Shredded Beef Abon | Keldons Cookery
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds Rump Steak; 4 medium Onions » divided; 2 cloves Garlic » crushed; 3 teaspoons Coriander Seeds; 1.5 teaspoons Cumin; 0.25 teaspoon Laos Powder; 2 teaspoons Brown Sugar; 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 1 parts Vegetable Oil » as required; 0.5 cup Santan » Coconut Milk; 2 sprigs Curry leaves

Substitutions: Rump steak works best for creating long shredded fibers, but flank steak or brisket can also be used. If you cannot find Laos powder, you can substitute it with an equal amount of ground ginger or galangal powder.

1. Boil: Place 1 1/2 pounds of rump steak into a large pot filled with sufficient water to completely submerge the meat. Heat until boiling, then lower to a simmer. Cook steadily until the meat is fully cooked through and fall-apart tender.

2. Shred: Take the cooked steak from the hot cooking stock. Let it cool slightly, then shred the meat into fine, thin threads using your fingers or two forks.

3. Spice: Combine the shredded beef in a large mixing bowl with 1 crushed onion, 2 crushed cloves of garlic, 3 teaspoons of coriander seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of Laos powder, 2 teaspoons of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix until the spices completely coat the meat.

4. Sear: Pour a small amount of vegetable oil into a hot pan or wok over high heat. Add the spiced meat mixture and fry continuously for approximately 5 minutes until fragrant.

5. Simmer: Pour 1/2 cup of Santan coconut milk and drop 2 sprigs of curry leaves directly into the pan. Adjust the heat to medium and sauté continuously until the beef is fully cooked and all the liquid has completely evaporated.

6. Discard: Carefully remove and discard the 2 spent curry leaves from the pan.

7. Crisp: Heat a separate frying pan with a fresh pour of vegetable oil as required. Drop in 3 chopped onions and fry them over medium-high heat until they turn deeply golden brown, crisp, and caramelized.

8. Combine: Transfer the crisp fried onions directly into the pan containing the spiced meat mixture. Toss everything together until evenly distributed.

9. Serve: Dish out the completed meat topping alongside a bowl of warm plain rice as a classic side dish, or use it as a savory filling for fresh breakfast omelets.

10. Shelf Life: Let the beef cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.

11. Top your warm rice with a generous spoonful and enjoy the crunch.

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1 1/2	pounds	Rump Steak
4	medium	Onions » divided	Onions The Onion is a member of the Allium family of plants and is a close relative of garlic, scallions, leeks and chives. Onions are considered root vegetables because they grow... Read more...
2	cloves	Garlic » crushed	Garlic Garlic (pronounced gar-lik) is the ultimate foundation for flavor in kitchens all over the globe. This pungent bulb is made of individual cloves wrapped in a papery skin, hiding volatile... Read more...
3	teaspoons	Coriander Seeds
1 1/2	teaspoons	Cumin
1/4	teaspoon	Laos Powder
2	teaspoons	Brown Sugar	Brown Sugar Brown sugar is a type of sweetener made from white sugar mixed with molasses. It has a rich flavor and moist texture, perfect for baking cookies, cakes, and sweet sauces. It... Read more...
2	teaspoon	Lemon Juice	Lemon Juice Lemon juice (pronounced lem-uhn joos) is the ultimate splash of sunshine for home cooks looking to add instant brightness to their everyday cooking. This convenient store-bought version provides pure, strained... Read more...
1/2	teaspoon	Salt	Salt Salt (pronounced sawlt) is the absolute heartbeat of everyday home cooking, found on every single kitchen table across the globe. This fine, pre-ground table version is a pure mineral crystal... Read more...
1	parts	Vegetable Oil » as required	Vegetable Oil Vegetable oil, pronounced 'VEJ-tuh-buhl oil', is a staple in many kitchens, made from the extraction or chemical treatment of seeds and other plant parts. It's a neutral-flavored oil used for... Read more...
1/2	cup	Santan » Coconut Milk
2	sprigs	Curry leaves

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