Here is one of the many gems I collected during my kitchen time with Oka:
Qua Asam (“Bitter/Sour Soup”) or Slow Cooked Ribs in Broth
in the style of Puri Duwur Abing
by Cok Oka
Ingredients:
We cut the bottom inch off, then cut the top green bits off – about 1/4 of what is shown here. Then we sliced the remainder into three inch pieces and smashed them.
3.5 kilos (7#;s) of ribs cut to single serve pieces (no more than 3”) and rinsed
3-4 ginger root pieces about the size of a golf ball
8-10 lemongrass stalks
black pepper
1/4-1/2 c. salt
chicken bullion (optional)
1c diced red onion or shallot
½ — 1c sweet chili (anaheims or bell peppers)
8 tomatoes
juice of 1 lime
½ — 1c chopped green onions
15-20 tiny, spicy chilis
1c. chopped lemon basil
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These are the type of sweet chilis used in Bali. If you’re sensitive, then yes they are a tiny bit spicy – maybe a bit like an onion can be spicy. I think the best American substitute is probably Anaheim peppers.
Bring a pot of water to a boil (enough to cover the ribs).
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Once boiling, add the ribs and cook at a gentle boil for 30 minutes, skimming residue as it appears on the surface of the water.
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Remove from heat and rinse ribs three times in cold water. Set aside.
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Refill pot with water
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Smash ginger and lemongrass and add to water. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add bullion if you wish.
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Add ribs and bring water to a boil.
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Add red onion/shallots, sweet chilis, tomatoes, lime juice, and green onions.
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Simmer. After 1 hour, add spicy chilis and lemon basil.
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Simmer one more hour, or to taste.
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