Firecracker beef stir fry (oseng mercon) is a super spicy Indonesian food of slice beef with full aromatics and herbs, yet so quick to make! surely will get you more portions with steamed rice. This spicy food features tender slices of beef cooked with an array of chili peppers, creating a burst of flavors and its combination of aromatic spices and fiery heat will leave you craving for more.
1. Cut garlic, shallots, red curly chili, green curly chili, and cayenne peppers into several pieces, then roughly blend them. 2. In a pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat, then sauté onion and the chili mixture until fragrant.
3. Add sliced lime leaves, bay leaves, galangal, and lemongrass, then cook until the spices are cooked. 4. Add beef slices into the pan, then add oyster sauce, salt, sugar, pepper, and beef stock. Cook until the beef is cooked. Sprinkle spring onion on top, then stir briefly.