Semur

Semur is a traditional stew. Although it has numerous variations, the basic version is typically made with beef. Other ingredients used in the dish include kecap manis sweet soy sauce, garlic, onions, shallots, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, and pepper. The stew is often enriched with potatoes, and depending on the version it can include eggs, chicken, stinky beans, beef tongue, fish, coconut, tofu, or eggplants. The name of the stew is derived from the Dutch smoren, meaning to braise, which is linked with the former Dutch colonialism period in Indonesia. The dish is nowadays a staple in the country and it's often accompanied by white rice on the side.