Semur Daging (Indonesian Beef Stew)

Ingredients 

2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 potatoes, peeled and cut as desired
4 hard boiled eggs, peeled
2 cups water
2 tbs oil
3/4 cup minced shallots
3 salam leaves (Indonesian bay leaves)
2 tbs minced ginger
1 1/2 tsp minced laos (galanggal)
1/2 nutmeg, grated
1 star anise
1 piece of cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp salt
4 tbs kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
2 tsp tamarind juice or lemon juice
2 tomatoes, cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 bundle cellophane noodles, softened in hot water (optional)

Method 

1. Heat up the oil and fry the shallots about 3 minute or until it's translucent.
2. Add the ginger, nutmeg, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, galanggal and salt.
3. Add the beef, stir and cook for about 5 minutes or until it's lost the raw pink color.
4. Pour in the water, add the kecap manis, tamarind juice and salam leaves, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for about 1 hour .
5. Add hard boiled eggs, potatoes and tomatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the beef is tender.
   
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