What is Empal Gentong?

Empal Gentong is a type of soup from Indonesia, which has a spicy, complex taste complemented by pieces of beef. Food is usually served with rice and contains a number of ingredients and spices to achieve the right taste. Used meat is often beef, usually pieces of traditional cuts, as well as chambers and tripes. The name "Empal Gentong" is derived from Indonesian words for beef and the name of a clay pot in which it can be cooked, although modern preparations use more common metal dishes. The cooking was originally held fire on wood, which warmed a clay pot, but any heat source can be used. It is usually a spicy mixture of ingredients and sauces that can be the main dish or spice. The first step in preparing the Empal Gentong is to prepare the spice for the rest of the bowl. These may vary very much, but usually include garlic, turmeric, coriander, lemongrass, shallots, cumin, salt and galangal , a root that has a earthy, wooden taste. The spices are ground and then fried in oil until they are aromaticé, but does not burn.

Sambal is sometimes added to Empal Gentong. It is a type of very hot chili paste, which is popular in Indonesia. There are many paste recipes, but the common factor that connects them is the heat of the spice. It can be added to the soup in the form of a trap, or can be added as a dried, powder version that is similar to red pepper powder.

Meat in Empal Gentong is ready. This includes cooking meat into water or supplies. The authentic version of the bowl uses beef cubes from standard cut and part offal. The type of mountain used is usually mourned, lungs and intestines. The flavors may be different and conflict in cooking, so the chambers and the rest of the beef are Boivedl separately to allow their flavors to remain different.

After meat, the boiling liquid is replaced by a smaller amount, then the meat is placed back in the stock and re -heated. Spice with pIt drives into a container as well as bay leaves, cinnamon and cloves. After the flavors began to merge, thick coconut milk is added to the soup. The whole mixture can be cooked slightly and reduced, after which Empal Gentong is completed.

soup can be consumed in a bowl itself or can be served with an attachment. Traditionally, it is complemented by different types of packed rice. These are balls of rice that have been stuffed into the leaves of palms or bananas and then cooked or steamed. Empal Gentong can be decorated with sliced ​​chives and onions.