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Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 100 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: minced beef, all-purpose flour, water, salt, niter kibbeh or butter. Equipment: mixing bowl, rolling pin, large frying pan or skillet with lid, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring jug, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the dumpling dough is neither too sticky nor too dry for easy shaping.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm (1.5 inch) cubes, coconut milk, rendang spice paste, vegetable oil, shallots, finely sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cutting board, sharp knife, wooden spoon, medium saucepan, frying pan.
Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, prepare the beef rendang a day ahead and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, vegetable oil, walnuts, finely chopped or ground. Equipment: Large pot or Dutch oven, Medium saucepan, Knife and chopping board, Measuring cups and spoons, Wooden spoon or spatula, Blender or food processor (optional), Strainer (optional).
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken for more flavor in the broth.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 140 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, oil, onion, garlic, ginger. Equipment: large heavy-based pot or Dutch oven with lid, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, sharp knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Patting chicken dry before browning helps achieve crispy skin.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 220 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef shin or chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, cassava flour, water (for dumpling dough), vegetable oil, divided, shallots, thinly sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, knife and cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups, stove.
Kitchen tip: Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for even heat distribution to prevent burning during slow braising.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 170 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 3 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, freshly grated. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For best results, brown beef in batches to avoid steaming and ensure a rich crust.