“Maranggi” Glazed U.S. Sirloin Steak

with “Rujak” Fruit Slaw and Kidney Bean & Date “Lumpia” (West Java Style)

Ingredients

Maranggi Beef

• 2 × 220 g U.S. sirloin steaks

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

• 2 shallots, finely chopped

• ¼ tsp ground coriander

• 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)

  
  

Rujak Fruit Slaw

• 1 cucumber, seeded and julienned

• 1 Washington apple, julienned

• 1 navel orange, cut into wedges

• ¼ cup red cabbage, finely shredded

• ½ jicama, julienned

• ½ young mango, julienned

• 150 g palm sugar

• 1 tbsp tamarind water

• 1 tbsp peanuts, chopped

• 1 bird’s eye chili

• ¼ tsp shrimp paste

• Salt, to taste

  
  

Kidney Bean & Date “Lumpia” (Spring Rolls)

• ½ cup canned U.S. kidney beans, drained and roughly chopped

• ¼ cup Natural Delights Medjool dates, chopped

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ onion, diced

• 1 garlic clove, chopped

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 2 tbsp tomato purée

• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 6 spring roll wrappers

• 1 egg yolk, for sealing

  
  

Method

Maranggi Beef

1. In a bowl, combine the sirloin steaks with salt, pepper, shallots, garlic, ground coriander, and olive oil. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.

2. Just before grilling, brush the steaks with sweet soy sauce.

3. Grill over medium-high heat to the desired doneness. Rest briefly before serving.

   
   

Rujak Fruit Slaw

1. Blend the palm sugar, peanuts, tamarind water, chili, and shrimp paste into a thick paste. Season with salt to taste.

2. Arrange the prepared fruits and vegetables on a serving platter.

3. Drizzle with the palm sugar dressing just before serving.

   
   

Kidney Bean & Date Lumpia

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

2. Add the kidney beans, dates, and tomato purée. Stir well and cook briefly.

3. Season with cilantro, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

4. Place 2 tablespoons of filling onto each spring roll wrapper. Fold and roll tightly, sealing the edge with egg yolk.

5. Deep-fry until golden and crisp. Drain and keep warm.

   
   

To Serve

Arrange the grilled Maranggi-glazed sirloin on a plate, accompanied by the rujak fruit slaw and kidney bean & date lumpia. Garnish with kemangi (lemon basil) leaves and serve immediately.