Coto makassar

Soak the rice in water with a pinch of salt and sugar for 30 minutes and drain, reserving the starchy water.

To make the meatballs, add the mince meat and cooked oxtail in a bowl and season with salt, to taste, and the white pepper. Mix with nutmeg, 2 teaspoons of the ground coriander seeds and egg whites. Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls and set aside.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok and add the galangal, lemongrass, garlic and the remainder of the ground coriander. Sauté, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until aromatic. Mix the egg yolk with the coconut milk and add to the pan with the starchy rice water. Stir, and add beef stock. Bring to the boil, and simmer for about 4-5 minutes.

Meanwhile, sear the meatballs in another deep frypan over high heat. Once they’re evenly browned, add the beef stock mixture over the top of the meatballs. Simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, and serve garnished with shallots, lime wedges, spring onions, and red chillies.

NOTES

Soaking time: 30 minutes.