What is "semur"

Semur may refer to:

One of several communes in France:

• Bierre-lès-Semur, in the Côte-d'Or département
• Courcelles-lès-Semur, in the Côte-d'Or département
• Massingy-lès-Semur, in the Côte-d'Or département
• Semur-en-Auxois, in the Côte-d'Or département
• Semur-en-Brionnais, in the Saône-et-Loire département
• Semur-en-Vallon, in the Sarthe département

• Semur (Indonesian stew)

• Semu

Semur is a type of meat stew that is braised in thick brown gravy commonly found in Indonesian cuisine. The main ingredient used in semur gravy is kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), shallots, onions, garlic, ginger, candlenut, nutmeg and cloves, sometimes pepper, coriander, cumin and cinnamon might be added. Soy sauce is the most important ingredient in the Semur-making process because it serves to strengthen the flavor, but it should still feel blended harmoniously with other ingredients. In addition to the main ingredient, semur might also consists of wide range of variation in the presentation, such as the addition of meat (mainly beef), beef tongue, potato, tofu, tomato, tempeh, eggs, chicken, fish and often sprinkled with bawang goreng (fried shallot) or other variations according to the tastes of the communities in each regions.