Vegetable Broth with Minced Beef

Ingredients

  • minced beef - 115g/4 oz
  • spinach - 225g/8 oz, rinse and shredded
  • tomato - 1 large, chopped
  • fresh chilies - 1-2, seeded and chopped
  • cube terasi - 1cm/½ in
  • baby sweetcorn - 8, sliced (you can also use canned sweetcorn - 200g/7 oz
  • onion - 1 large, grated
  • dried shrimps - 50g/2 oz, soak in warm water for 10 minutes
  • brown sugar - 5ml/1 tsp
  • garlic - 1 cloves, crushed
  • groundnut oil - 30ml/2 tbsp
  • carrot - 1, grated
  • chicken stock - 1 liter/1¾ pints/4 cups
  • macadamia nuts - 3 or almond - 6, ground
  • salt
  • lemon juice - ½ lemon

Method

  • Heat the oil, then add the onion, garlic and beef and cook, until the meat changes color.
  • Add the carrot, sugar, nuts, terasi, chilies, and salt to taste.
  • Add the stock and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and then add the soaked shrimps including the soaking liquid, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • A before serving, add some tomato, spinach, sweetcorn, and lemon juice then simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Do not overcook the vegetables because it will spoil the appearance and taste. Serves 6.

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