How to Make Dalini Horbo (Special Batak Cuisine)
How to Make Dalini Horbo (Special Batak Cuisine)
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Dalini Horbo is one of the typical dishes of the Batak tribe made from buffalo meat. This dish is famous for its rich and distinctive taste, with strong and appetizing spices. Usually, Dalini Horbo is served at certain events, such as traditional parties or celebrations, and is one of the special menus in Batak culture.
Here is a recipe for how to make Dalini Horbo, a dish rich in the taste and aroma of spices.
Ingredients Needed:
500 grams of buffalo meat (cut into pieces according to taste)
2 tablespoons of cooking oil
1 stalk of lemongrass (bruised)
3 pieces of lime leaves
2 bay leaves
1 large tomato (cut into pieces)
1 teaspoon of tamarind
1 teaspoon of salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
500 ml of water (or as needed)
Fine Spices: Slot Raffi Ahmad
8 cloves of shallots
4 cloves of garlic
5 large red chilies (adjust to the level of spiciness)
3 cayenne peppers (optional, if you want it spicy)
1 piece of turmeric (grated or cut into small pieces)
1 piece of ginger
1 teaspoon of ground coriander
1 teaspoon of ground pepper
Steps to Make Dalini Horbo:
1. Preparation of Ingredients
Cut the buffalo meat according to taste. Usually, the pieces of meat are quite large and thick so that the taste is more delicious when cooked for a long time.
Pure all the spices using a pestle or blender. You can also adjust the level of fineness of the spices according to personal preference.
2. Sauteing the Spices
Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan or pot.
Saute the ground spices (shallots, garlic, red chilies, cayenne pepper, turmeric, ginger, coriander, and pepper) until fragrant and the spices are cooked.
Add lemongrass, lime leaves, and bay leaves to the sauteed spices to give a more delicious aroma.
3. Cooking the Meat
Put the pieces of buffalo meat into the pan containing the sauteed spices. Stir well so that the meat is mixed with the spices.
Cook the meat for about 5-10 minutes until the meat changes color slightly and the spices are absorbed into the meat.
4. Adding Water and Spices
Add enough water (about 500 ml or more, depending on the desired taste of the sauce). Let it boil.
Add salt, granulated sugar, and tamarind to the dish. Stir well.
Add the tomato pieces and let all the ingredients cook until the meat becomes tender and the spices are absorbed into the meat, about 30-40 minutes. If you prefer a thick sauce, let it cook until the water reduces slightly.
5. Finishing
Taste the flavor and adjust with salt or sugar if needed.
Once the meat is tender and the spices have been absorbed, remove and serve Dalini Horbo in a large bowl or serving plate.
Tips:
Meat Selection: Make sure the buffalo meat used is fresh enough. Buffalo meat is tougher than beef, so it takes longer to cook to become tender.
Tamarind: Don't use too much tamarind so that the taste is not too sour, just one teaspoon is enough to give a little fresh taste to the sauce.
Thicker Sauce: If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a little cornstarch dissolved in water, then pour into the dish while continuing to stir.
Serving:
Dalini Horbo is perfect served with warm rice. This dish is also delicious enjoyed with chili paste or ground chili as a complement. Feel the sensation of spiciness, sourness, and savory combined in every mouthful.
Conclusion:
Dalini Horbo is a delicious and flavorful Batak specialty. With buffalo meat as the main ingredient, this dish presents a different sensation from other meat dishes. The cooking process requires patience, but the results will be very satisfying. If you want to try Batak cuisine at home, Dalini Horbo is the right choice. Good luck!