Daging Opor Hijau (Eid Special)

Episode 4 – Raya Series by Chef Wan
A rich, aromatic green beef opor with Calpis replacing part of the coconut milk for a healthier twist.

Bahan-Bahan:
– 60 ml minyak
– 800 ml santan pekat (Chef Wan recommends reducing by 50% and replacing with Calpis Original)
– 1 kg daging (bahagian paha, dihiris nipis)
– 50 biji terung pipit
– 1 sudu teh sos ikan
– Jus dari 1 biji limau kasturi
– 8 tangkai daun selasih Thai
– Garam secukup rasa
– 1 sudu teh gula melaka

Bahan Dikisar Halus:
– 12 ulas bawang merah
– 4 batang serai
– 2 cm halia
– 2 cm lengkuas
– 2 ulas bawang putih
– 4 tangkai daun ketumbar (termasuk batang bawah)
– 3 helai daun limau purut
– Kulit dari 1 biji limau purut
– 20 biji lada hitam
– 8 tangkai cili hijau (dibuang biji)
– 10 tangkai cili padi hijau
– 2 sudu teh belacan
– 1 sudu besar serbuk biji ketumbar

Cara Penyediaan:
1. Panaskan minyak dalam periuk dan tumis bahan kisar sehingga wangi.
2. Masukkan santan (dan Calpis jika digunakan). Didihkan bersama daging dan limau selama 5 minit.
3. Akhir sekali, masukkan daun selasih dan perasakan.

Nota Chef Wan:
“For Raya, I’m making this dish that has roots in my late grandmother’s kitchen. The recipe evolved from traditional Negeri Sembilan masak lemak cili padi to something more personal and innovative. We grow some ingredients in our organic garden, and it first appeared in my cookbook years ago.”