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Krengsengan
Goat stir-fried with sweet soy
East Javanese goat stir-fried sticky with shallots, chilli and sweet soy
Krengsengan is how many East Javanese households in Surabaya and Malang cook their share of Idul Adha goat or beef: thin slices stir-fried with shallots, garlic and chilli, then cooked down with sweet soy and a little petis (dark shrimp paste) until sticky and glossy. It is sweet, savoury and fiery, best with hot rice and cucumber. Petis is optional for anyone who prefers not to use shrimp. Chef's tip: slice the meat thinly across the grain, which keeps it tender in a quick cook.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For the stir-fry
- 1 ⅛ lb boneless goat leg or beef sirlointhinly sliced across the grain
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 shallotssliced
- 5 cloves garlicsliced
- 3 large red chilliessliced
- 5 bird's-eye chillieswhole
- 1 ⅛ in galangalbruised
- 1 tomatocut in wedges
- 1 tbsp petis (black shrimp paste)opt
- ½ tsp ground white pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup water
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over a medium heat and fry 8 shallots, 5 cloves garlic, 3 large red chillies, 5 bird's-eye chillies, 1 ⅛ in galangal and 2 Indonesian bay leaves (salam) or bay leaves for 5–6 minutes until golden and fragrant.
8 minStep 2: Turn up the heat, add the 1 ⅛ lb boneless goat leg or beef sirloin and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until it changes colour all over.
5 minStep 3: Add ¾ cup water, 5 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), 1 tbsp petis (black shrimp paste), ½ tsp ground white pepper and ½ tsp salt and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring, until the meat is tender and the sauce reduces to a thick, sticky glaze. A common mistake is stopping too early; the sauce should cling to every slice rather than pool.
20 minStep 4: Add 1 tomato, toss for 1 minute and serve with rice.
2 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 410 kcal
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbs
- 16 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does krengsengan take?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
- What can I use instead of shallots?
- Half an onion per 2 shallots.
- What can I use instead of garlic?
- ½ tsp garlic paste or ⅛ tsp garlic powder per clove.
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