Authentic Indonesian Beef Soto: Savory Beef Soup with Spices and Fresh Herbs

Beef Soto Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 kg beef (cut into cubes)
• 2 packs of bean sprouts
• 6 stalks of green onions
• 4 stalks of celery
• 3 tomatoes
• 2 cm galangal
• 1 cm ginger
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• Salt, to taste
• Seasoning, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Beef bouillon powder, to taste
• 1 stalk lemongrass (crushed)

For the Spice Paste:

• 10 shallots
• 5 garlic cloves
• 2 cm turmeric
• 5 candlenuts
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons coriander

Steps:

1. Prepare the Beef: Rinse the beef and cut it into cubes according to your preference. Place the beef into a pot of water and cook until tender.

2. Make the Spice Paste: Blend shallots, garlic, turmeric, candlenuts, black pepper, and coriander into a smooth paste.

3. Sauté the Spices: In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté the spice paste. Add galangal, lemongrass, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves. Cook until fragrant.

4. Combine Ingredients: Once the beef is tender, remove it from the pot and set aside. Add the sautéed spice paste into the pot with the beef broth. Bring to a boil.

5. Add Vegetables: After the broth has come to a boil, add green onions and tomatoes. Return the beef to the pot. Season with sugar, salt, black pepper, coriander, seasoning powder, and beef bouillon powder. Stir well.

6. Final Touches: Allow the soup to simmer until all flavors meld together. Once ready, transfer to bowls and add bean sprouts and celery just before serving.

7. Serve: Enjoy your Soto daging sapi hot.

Happy cooking!