Semur (Indonesian stew)

Overview of Semur (Indonesian stew):

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Semur is a type of meat stew that is braised in thick brown gravy commonly found in Indonesia. The main ingredient used in semur gravy is sweet soy sauce, shallots, onions, garlic, ginger, candlenut, nutmeg and cloves, sometimes pepper, coriander, cumin and cinnamon might be added.

History

Semur is derived from the Dutch smoor which means "braise". It was brought to Indonesia by the Dutch during the colonial period and has been incorporated into Indonesian cuisine.

Ingredients and Preparation

Semur is made from a variety of ingredients, simmered in the semur gravy, which is a mixture of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), shallots, garlic, nutmeg, cloves, and other spices. The most common type of semur is semur daging, which is made from beef, usually brisket, shank, or other cuts.

Other variations include semur ayam (chicken semur), semur jengkol (dogfruit semur), semur tahu (tofu semur), and semur lidah (ox tongue semur).

Serving

Semur is usually served with steamed rice, but it can also be served with noodles or bread. It is often served with additional condiments such as sambal, pickles, and krupuk (crackers).

See Also

• Indonesian cuisine
• List of stews
• Dutch-Indonesian fusion dishes

External Links

• [Recipe for Semur]

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