KUAH BEULAGOENG(Traditional Dish from Aceh Rayeuk)

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KUAH BELAGOENG – Traditional Dish from Aceh Rayeuk

Preparation Time

Approx. 2 hours using firewood (may vary depending on fire intensity)

Serving Size

Enough for ±50 people

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Ingredients:

1. 1 kg beef (adjustable to budget)
2. 1 kg beef bones
3. 2 whole young jackfruits
4. 2 bunches of bananas (must use Kepok bananas)
5. 200 grams shallots
6. 50 grams garlic
7. 100 grams curly red chilies
8. 50 grams bird’s eye chilies
9. 50 grams ginger
10. 10 grams turmeric
11. 100 grams coriander seeds
12. 20 grams candlenuts
13. 20 grams dried chilies (or dried chili powder)
14. 1 ½ semi-mature coconut, grated
15. 450 grams toasted grated coconut
16. 20 poppy seeds (kas-kas)
17. 20 grams MSG (optional, to taste)
18. 200 grams salt
19. Curry leaves, to taste
20. 5 pandan leaves
21. 3 stalks lemongrass

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Instructions:

1. Prep Work:
   Clean the iron cooking pot thoroughly. Peel and cut the young jackfruit and bananas into desired sizes, then soak them in water. Cut the beef, bones, and fat, then rinse thoroughly to remove blood.

2. Spice Paste:
   Blend the curly red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, candlenuts, poppy seeds, and grated semi-mature coconut until smooth.

3. Initial Cooking:
   Place the beef into the pot. Add all the dry spices and pour in a small amount of water. Cook until the mixture thickens and the beef becomes nearly tender.

4. Add Vegetables & Simmer:
   Once thickened, add the young jackfruit and bananas. Pour in water until it nearly fills the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning. Continue cooking until the jackfruit is fully cooked and soft.

5. Serve:
   Bismillah, it’s done! For the most authentic experience, serve it on enamel plates — it tastes even better that way!

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