Author Elfie V
Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

Empal gepuk is a traditional Indonesian dish made from beef mixed with coconut milk and various spices. Here's a recipe for Empal Gepuk that is very easy to make for anyone. “”
Easy to cook and delicious Homemade Empal Recipe.

Our Empal, a delightful dish waiting to be made in the cozy confines of your own kitchen. With this recipe, we're keeping things simple, natural, and delicious. It's all about the joy of home cooking, using easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward steps. Empal is a traditional Indonesian dish made from beef mixed with coconut milk and various spices. This dish is usually served with warm rice and other side dishes. Empal is often made from beef, but can also be made from chicken or lamb. There are many different recipes for Empal, but the most common ingredients are garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili, and salt. The meat is usually cooked in a coconut milk-based sauce, which gives this dish a rich and creamy taste. Empal is a popular dish among Indonesians of all ages and is often served on special occasions such as weddings and religious festivals. This dish is also a favorite choice for street vendors because it is easy to make and affordable. Here's a recipe for Empal that is very easy to make for anyone.

YIELDS 2 serving(s)
TOTAL TIME 60 minute(s)

Ingredients

  • 250g beef
  • 350 ml coconut milk
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 lime leaves
  • 1 lemongrass
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar

Mashed Ingredients

  • 3 garlic
  • 6 shallots
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp cooked shrimp paste

Steps

1

Blend all the mashed ingredients, and put them in a bowl.

Step 1 of cooking Homemade Empal Recipe.
2

Put the blended ingredients, coconut milk, bay leaves, lime leaves, lemongrass, salt, and sugar into a saucepan, then bring to a boil.

Step 2 of cooking Homemade Empal Recipe.
3

Add beef, and cook it over medium heat until the meat is tender. Take out the meat and let it rest for a while.

Step 3 of cooking Homemade Empal Recipe.
4

Cut the beef into thin strips about 1 cm thick.

Step 4 of cooking Homemade Empal Recipe.
5

Bring the remaining coconut milk to a boil, then add the beef pieces. Ensure the taste is good, and cook until the liquid thickens.

Step 5 of cooking Homemade Empal Recipe.
6

Heat the oil for frying, add the pieces of meat, then fry briefly for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6 of cooking Homemade Empal Recipe.
7

Serve Empal Gepuk with fresh vegetables and can be eaten with warm rice too.

Step 7 of cooking Homemade Empal Recipe.
Author Elfie V
Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

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