Spicy Indonesian dumplings

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 500 g lean minced beef
• 2 small onions, finely chopped
• 2 thin leeks, white part, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
• 2 tsp coriander seeds, roasted and ground
• 2 tsp cumin, roasted and ground
• 2 tsp, heaped curry powder, mild
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 500 g filo pastry
• 4 tbsp peanut oil
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 45 minutes

Martabak with minced beef and filo pastry, for approx. 16 pieces

Roast the coriander and cumin in a dry pan and grind finely. Mix the meat, onions, leeks, garlic, coriander, cumin, and curry powder and season with salt and pepper. Heat in a hot wok without oil for about 5 minutes, stirring, until the meat is cooked. Let cool and then bind the mixture with beaten eggs. Cut the filo pastry into 15 cm squares. Brush one sheet with oil and place a second sheet on top. Place a spoonful of the filling on the pastry. First fold two opposite corners to the center, then the other two corners to form a square parcel. Brush with egg. Bake for about 15-20 minutes in a preheated oven at 200°C (top/bottom heat). Serve with ketjap manis and Asian cucumber salad.