Semur is a type of meat stew that is processed in thick brown gravy commonly found in Indonesian cuisine. The main material used in semur gravy is shallots, onions, garlic, kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), nutmeg and cloves. Soy sauce is the most important ingredient in the Semur-making process because it serves to strengthen the flavor, but it should still feel blends harmoniously with other materials. In addition to the main ingredient, semur are also standing from a wide range of variation in the presentation, such as the addition of meat (mainly beef), beef tongue, tofu, tempeh, eggs, fish, potatoes and other according to the tastes of other communities in their regions.
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Semur comes from the Dutch language Smoor, which means food that has been boiled with tomatoes and onions slowly.
Since many centuries ago, Indonesia is located in the middle lane of world trade and has been known as a region that has a wealth of natural spices. Exotic flavors of the spices are then attracted traders and immigrants from various nations to come to the archipelago and an expedition. Traders and migrants are each carrying culture, which gradually blend in with everyday society native to Indonesia at that time. Assimilation is then creates cultural interaction and develops a range of special traditions of the archipelago, including in the culinary field. The particular flavor of Indonesian spices combined with a variety of food processing techniques result in the creation of unique dishes such as stew, which existed from 1600.
Over time, Semur getting stick to the tradition of the Indonesian nation and served in a variety of traditional events. Betawi people make the stew as part of a tradition that is always served during Lebaran and weddings. Not only to be excellent in the Betawi culture, Semur are also often appear on the celebration events in various parts of the archipelago such as Kalimantan and Sumatra, with the flavor and appearance that suit local tastes.
At first time, Semur is attached to the beef that is processed in thick brown gravy, but then created with ox tongue, mutton, chicken, eggs, also for vegetable products, such as tofu, tempe, eggplant, and others. Semur was being daily serving dishes in Indonesia and can be found in various parts of Indonesia with a variety of flavor.
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