Rempah-rempah (meat and coconut patties)

15 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesCoconut (desiccated); shredded fine
6tablespoonsHot water
1poundsGround beef
½teaspoonShrimp paste
2Cloves garlic
teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBlack pepper
teaspoonCoriander; ground
1teaspoonGinger
2Eggs; beaten
Oil for deep frying

Directions

Place coconut and hat water in a bowl, mix well until moistened. Add the minced beef. Dissolve trasi in a Tbsp. hot water, and crush garlic and salt to a smooth paste. Add spices, garlic and trasi to the eggs, mix well. Pour over the meat and coconut, kneed well with hands until well combined, and mixture is smooth. Shape as desired, and shallow fry until golden brown all over, drain and serve.

Recipe by: Jon Randall/tpogue@...

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> on Mar 7, 1998