Indo Macaroni

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Indo Macaroni is a dutch-indies side dish that immediately gives a meal more character. Macaroni with minced meat, vegetables and a sweet soy touch, a nostalgic fusion dish from Dutch-Indies home kitchens. It is especially useful with rice, noodles, grilled dishes or a small rice-table style spread.

How do you serve Indo Macaroni?

Indo Macaroni is best used to give a meal more contrast. With rice, noodles, grilled food or a Dutch-Indies style spread, it can add freshness, heat, creaminess or a nutty layer. Start with a small serving, because side dishes like this should lift the rest of the plate without taking over completely.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 14 min

Ingredients

• Macaroni – 300 g
• Minced beef – 350 g
• Onion – 1
• Garlic cloves – 2
• Bell pepper – 1
• Tomato puree – 2 tbsp
• Sweet soy sauce – 2 tbsp
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Salt and pepper – to taste

Method

STEP 1
Cook the macaroni until al dente.

STEP 2
Fry onion, garlic and minced meat until browned.

STEP 3
Add bell pepper, tomato puree and sweet soy sauce and cook briefly.

STEP 4
Mix in the macaroni and season to taste.

STEP 5
Serve hot, optionally with fried onions.