Omelets with spicy Meat Filling

Ingredients

For the filling

  • terasi - 1cm/½ in cube
  • garlic - 3 cloves, crushed
  • macadamia nuts - 4, or almonds - 8
  • fresh lengkuas - 1cm/½ in, peeled and sliced, or lengkuas powder (optional) - 5ml/1tsp
  • ground coriander - 5ml/1 tsp
  • ground turmeric - 2.5ml/½ tsp
  • salt - 5ml/1 tsp
  • oil - 30ml/2 tbsp
  • minced beef - 225g/8 oz
  • spring onions - 2, chopped
  • coconut milk - 30-45ml/2-3 tbsp

For the omelets

  • oil - for frying
  • eggs - 4, beaten with 60ml/4 tbsp water
  • black pepper and salt
  • celery leaves and salad - to serve.

Method

  • Grind the terasi to a paste, in a food processor or with a pestle and mortar, with the garlic, nuts and fresh lengkuas, if using. Add the coriander, turmeric, lengkuas powder, (if using), and the salt.
  • Heat the oil and fry the mixture for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the beef and cook until it changes color. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the spring onions, coconut milk and celery. Cover and cook gently for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the omelets. Heat a little oil in an omelets or frying pan. Season the eggs and use to make four thin omelets in the usual way.
  • When each omelet is almost cooked, spoon a quarter of filling on top and roll up. Keep warm while making the remaining omelets.
  • Cut the rolled omelets in half and arrange on a serving dish. Serve garnished with a few celery leaves and salad. Serves 4.

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