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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the buffalo meat into large chunks and rinse them quickly under cold water.
  2. Finely slice the onions, crush the garlic and slice the ginger.
  3. In a large casserole, bring the water to a boil with the meat, onions, garlic and ginger.
  4. Skim the surface during the first few minutes, then lower the heat.
  5. Add the tomatoes, turmeric, salt and pepper, then simmer covered for 1 h 15 to 1 h 30 until the meat is very tender.
  6. 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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