Low Fat Abon Sapi

Savor the rich, aromatic flavors of Indonesia with this healthier take on the classic *Abon Sapi*, a traditional beef floss dish. Our Low Fat Abon Sapi recipe uses lean beef and low-sodium soy sauce to deliver the same savory, slightly sweet taste you love but with a fraction of the fat content. Slow-simmered and shredded to perfection, the beef is infused with a fragrant blend of shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and warm spices like coriander and white pepper. With an irresistibly crispy, airy texture achieved through gentle pan-drying, this dish makes the perfect topping for steamed rice, a versatile sandwich filling, or a flavorful snack. Ready in just a little over two hours, this easy-to-store, protein-packed delight will elevate your meal-prepping game while keeping things light and wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 g Lean beef
• 3 tbsp Low sodium soy sauce
• 500 ml Water
• 5 pieces Shallots
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 stalks Lemongrass
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Ground white pepper
• 2 tbsp Palm sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 5 pieces Lime leaves
• 2 pieces Bay leaves
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Cut the lean beef into large chunks.

Step 2

In a pot, add beef and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook until tender, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Dice the shallots, chop the garlic, julienne the ginger, and bruise the lemongrass.

Step 4

Remove the beef from the pot and let it cool. Reserve the broth.

Step 5

Shred the beef finely using a fork or by hand.

Step 6

In a blender, make a paste with shallots, garlic, ginger, coriander powder, white pepper, and a small amount of the reserved broth.

Step 7

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, add vegetable oil, and saute the paste until fragrant.

Step 8

Add shredded beef to the pan along with the soy sauce, palm sugar, lime leaves, bay leaves, and salt.

Step 9

Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding reserved broth in small amounts to keep it moist.

Step 10

Continue to stir and cook until the beef is dry and brittle in texture, but not burnt.

Step 11

Adjust the seasoning if needed with extra soy sauce or salt before serving or storing.

Step 12

Let cool and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1428.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1880.7

Total Fat 102.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 450mg	0%
Sodium 4505.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.2g
Protein 142.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 321.0mg	0%
Iron 28.4mg	0%
Potassium 3708.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 20.3%