Aromatic Indonesian Beef Soup with Vegetables

Savory Beef Soup: A Delightful and Easy Recipe from Khalimah’s Kitchen

Ingredients

For the Paste:

• 1 ounce shallots
• 4 large garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 candlenuts
• 1 cm turmeric
• 1 cm ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 2 1/2 cm cinnamon stick
• 2 star anise
• 1/2 nutmeg

For the Whole Spices:

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• 3 cm galangal (bruised)
• 3 cardamom pods
• 1 lemongrass stalk (bruised)
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 3 Indonesian bay leaves (daun salam)
• 2 cloves

Additional Ingredients:

• Salt to taste
• Bouillon powder to taste
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 3 1/2 liters water
• 100 ml vegetable oil for sautéing
• 300 grams beef, cubed
• 5 potatoes, cubed
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 leeks, sliced
• 5 large celery stalks, chopped
• Fried shallots, for garnish

Steps

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   Begin by gathering all the ingredients. Crush the paste ingredients into a fine paste using a food processor or a mortar and pestle.

2. Sauté the Spices:
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the paste and the whole spices (galangal, cardamom, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, and cloves) to the pot. Sauté until the aroma is released and the spices are well-cooked, ensuring the fragrance fills your kitchen.

3. Boil the Water:
   Add water to the pot and bring it to a boil. While waiting for the water to boil, cut the potatoes, beef, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.

4. Cook the Beef:
   Once the water is boiling, add the beef cubes and a pinch of salt. Let the beef cook until it starts to become tender.

5. Add the Vegetables:
   When the beef is somewhat tender, add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Continue to cook until both the beef and vegetables are soft and cooked through.

6. Season the Soup:
   Season the soup with sugar, salt, and bouillon powder according to your taste. Remember to taste the soup to ensure the seasoning is perfect.

7. Finish with Greens:
   Add the sliced leeks to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped celery and fried shallots.

8. Serve:
   Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional fried shallots if desired. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful soup with your loved ones.

Your family will love this hearty and aromatic beef soup, and it might just become a new favorite in your household. Happy cooking!