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Kalio

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

Kalio, a dish from Indonesia
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Kalio is an Indonesian type of rendang that is cooked for a shorter period of time and much of the coconut milk liquid has not evaporated. Kalio has quite abundant liquid sauce acquired from cooked coconut milk that partly has turned into spicy oil, which is quite flavourful if consumed with steamed rice.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsbeef, coconut milk, chili, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, turmeric
🔥Cooking methodsimmered in coconut milk for a shorter time, leaving sauce
👅Flavour & stylerich, spicy, creamy, savory
🕒When it’s eatenmain dish served with steamed rice

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Kalio come from?
Kalio is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Kalio?
Kalio is an Indonesian type of rendang that is cooked for a shorter period of time and much of the coconut milk liquid has not evaporated. Kalio has quite abundant liquid sauce acquired from cooked coconut milk that partly has turned into spicy oil, which is quite flavourful if consumed with steamed rice.