
Meat
Pupu-kuda (buffalo boiled with herbs)
Buffalo meat slowly simmered in water flavored with herbs and salt, so the broth becomes rich and tasty. It's a festive or Sunday dish typical of Timorese cooking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the buffalo meat into large chunks and rinse them quickly under cold water.
- Finely slice the onions, crush the garlic and slice the ginger.
- In a large casserole, bring the water to a boil with the meat, onions, garlic and ginger.
- Skim the surface during the first few minutes, then lower the heat.
- Add the tomatoes, turmeric, salt and pepper, then simmer covered for 1 h 15 to 1 h 30 until the meat is very tender.
- Add the herbs 5 minutes before serving, and serve the broth with the meat and rice.
Variations and tips
With beef. If buffalo is hard to find, beef for braising (chuck, shank) gives a very similar result.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Timor-Leste
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