Krechek or krecek () or sambal goreng krechek is a traditional Javanese cattle skin spicy stew dish from

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. Traditionally it is made from the soft inner skin of cattle (cow or water buffalo), however, the most common recipe today uses readily available ''rambak'' or '' krupuk kulit'' (cattle skin crackers). The ''rambak'' cracker is cooked in

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-base stew, with diced

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s. It is mixed with

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(spice mixture) with plenty of red

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s. Because the skin crackers absorb coconut milk and spices, they become moist. Krechek has a soft and moist texture with a rich and spicy taste and reddish-orange color. Some recipes might add cow liver as ''sambal goreng hati krecek'', while others might add diced

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Krechek is served with white steamed rice. It is often served as a side dish, part of ''nasi

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Sambal goreng krechek recipe
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