Abon Sapi

Delight your taste buds with **Abon Sapi**, a beloved Indonesian shredded beef dish bursting with bold flavors and crispy texture. This traditional recipe transforms tender boiled beef into a savory, spiced delight by cooking it with an aromatic blend of lemongrass, galangal, shallots, and red chili peppers, enriched by creamy coconut milk and sweet palm sugar. After slow-cooking to perfection, the beef is fried to golden crispiness, resulting in irresistibly crunchy strands with a deep, smoky flavor. Perfect as a topping for steamed rice or a standalone snack, Abon Sapi is a pantry-friendly delicacy that stays fresh for weeks when stored in an airtight container. With its balance of spice, sweetness, and texture, this dish is a must-try for fans of Indonesian cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams beef (chuck or brisket)
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 1 inch galangal
• 3 pieces bay leaves
• 200 ml coconut milk
• 50 grams palm sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 250 ml oil for frying
• 6 pieces shallots
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 pieces red chili peppers
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the beef into large chunks, then place them in a pot filled with water. Boil for 45 minutes or until the beef is tender.

Step 2

While the beef is boiling, prepare the spice paste. In a food processor, blend together shallots, garlic, red chili peppers, and coriander seeds into a smooth paste.

Step 3

Bruise the lemongrass stalks by using the back of a knife and slice the galangal into thin pieces.

Step 4

Once the beef is tender, remove it from the pot and let it cool enough to handle. Shred the beef using your hands or a fork.

Step 5

In a large pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the spice paste and stir-fry until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the shredded beef into the pan, followed by lemongrass, galangal, bay leaves, coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt. Stir to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is fully absorbed and the beef turns brown and dry. This process might take about 45 minutes.

Step 8

In another pan, heat the remaining oil. Deep fry the dried beef mixture in small batches until it turns crispy, then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 9

Allow the abon sapi to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container. Serve as a topping for rice or as a tasty snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1409.7 grams (1409.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3986

Total Fat 352.50g	452%
Saturated Fat 76.20g	381%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 400mg	133%
Sodium 5169mg	225%
Total Carbohydrate 145.10g	53%
Dietary Fiber 10.20g	36%
Total Sugars 81.50g
Protein 94.60g	189%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 314mg	24%
Iron 29mg	161%
Potassium 4114mg	88%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.8%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 14.0%