Idul Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, is a significant religious holiday celebrated by Muslims around the world. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. In honor of this holiday, Muslims traditionally slaughter a sheep, goat, cow, or camel and share the meat with family, friends, and those in need.
One of the most popular meats used for the sacrifice is beef and goat meat. To help you prepare for Idul Adha, here are some delicious recipes using beef and goat meat that you can try at home:
1. Sate Kambing (Grilled Goat Skewers)
Ingredients:
– 500g goat meat, cut into cubes
– 1 onion, chopped
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 tsp turmeric powder
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– 1 tsp cumin powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Bamboo skewers
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix the chopped onion, minced garlic, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the cubed goat meat to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
3. Thread the marinated goat meat onto bamboo skewers.
4. Grill the skewers over medium heat until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred.
5. Serve the sate kambing with a side of peanut sauce and steamed rice.
2. Daging Sapi Rendang (Beef Rendang)
Ingredients:
– 500g beef, cut into cubes
– 1 can coconut milk
– 3 kaffir lime leaves
– 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
– 1 inch galangal, sliced
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 3 shallots, chopped
– 4 red chilies, chopped
– 1 tsp turmeric powder
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– 1 tsp cumin powder
– Salt and sugar to taste
Instructions:
1. In a blender, blend the garlic, shallots, red chilies, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and sugar into a smooth paste.
2. In a pot, heat some oil and sauté the spice paste until fragrant.
3. Add the beef cubes and cook until they are browned on all sides.
4. Add the coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and galangal to the pot. Simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
5. Serve the daging sapi rendang with steamed rice or ketupat (rice cakes).
These are just a few of the many delicious dishes you can make using beef and goat meat to celebrate Idul Adha. Whether you’re hosting a feast for family and friends or simply cooking for yourself, these recipes are sure to be a hit. Enjoy the festivities and the delicious food that comes with it! Eid Mubarak!
