Pallubasa

Pallubasa is the traditional food from Makassar, South Sulawesi. Like Coto Mangkasara (Coto Makassar), it is also made from offal of cattle or buffalo. The cooking process is same as for Coto Makassar; the offal is boiled for long time. After it is boiled, the offal is added to meat, then sliced and served in a bowl.
What distinguishes Pallubasa from Coto Makassar is its seasoning, which is specially formulated. Coto Makassar is eaten with ketupat, while Pallubasa is eaten with burasa.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Oil
• 2 stalks Lemon Grass, bruised
• 1/2 nutmeg
• 3 Cloves
• 5 cm Cinnamon stick
• 1 kg Beef, cut into pieces diced
• 150 g Shredded coconut, roasted, ground
• 1 liter Coconut milk from 1 coconut
• 2 tbsp Tamarind juice

Spices (ground)

• 2 tbsp Coriander
• 1/2 tbsp Peppercorns
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/4 tsp Aniseed
• 100 g Red chili peppers
• 8 Shallots
• 1 1/2 tsp Chopped ginger
• 1 tbsp Chopped galangal
• 1 tsp Salt

How To Make

1. Heat the oil and sauté ground spices, lemon grass, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon until fragrant
2. Add beef and stir
3. Then add roasted coconut and coconut milk
4. Simmer and stir from time to time until the beef is tender and the gravy has thickened
5. Add the tamarind juice and simmer over low heat for 5 more minutes
6. Serve hot

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