The ingredients for Daging Palembang are almost the same as for daging masak hitam, except for the toasted coconut, coconut milk and galangal.
IF YOU have ever been to Indonesia, you would probably have either eaten or at least heard of the dish Malbi.
Originating from the city of Palembang on Sumatra island, it features sliced beef simmered in spicy coconut and dark soy sauce.
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The ingredients for Daging Palembang are almost the same as for daging masak hitam, except for the toasted coconut, coconut milk and galangal.
Pound the lemongrass with a pestle so it releases its aroma into the dish.
Grind galangal, ginger, garlic, dried chilies and shallots with a little oil until finely blended.
Add kicap manis, dark soy sauce and coconut milk. Simmer until liquid is reduced, then add kerisik to further thicken the gravy.
A spicy relish to complement the gravy. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star
Daging Palembang is the localised version of Malbi, a traditional wedding dish in Palembang.
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