Sambal Goreng Kentang (Spicy Fried Potatoes with Beef)
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Ingredients
- 500 g waxy potatoes, diced
- 300 g beef mince
- 6 dried red chillies
- 4 shallots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp tamarind paste
- 300 ml vegetable oil for frying
Method
- 1
Heat 3cm of vegetable oil in a wok and fry the diced potatoes in batches for 6-7 minutes until golden and tender. Drain on paper towel.
- 2
Pour off most of the oil, leaving 2 tablespoons, and fry the beef mince for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up, until no pink remains.
- 3
Blend the dried red chillies, shallots and garlic to a paste.
- 4
Push the beef to one side, add the paste to the pan and fry for 5-6 minutes until darkened and fragrant, then stir in the tamarind paste.
- 5
Return the fried potatoes to the pan and toss everything together for 2 minutes until well coated.
- 6
Serve with steamed rice.

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