Authentic Indonesian Rawon Sapi: Rich Black Beef Soup Recipe

Rawon Sapi (Indonesian Black Beef Soup)

Ingredients:

• 250 grams of sandung lamur (beef brisket)
• 250 grams of beef ribs
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed (optional)
• Bean sprouts (short variety), blanched with hot water
• 1 stalk of lemongrass, crushed
• 1 piece of galangal, crushed
• 1 piece of ginger, crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• Fried shallots, for garnish
• Salt and sugar, to taste
• 1 liter of water (as needed)
• Oil, for sautéing

For the Spice Paste:

• 4 keluak nuts (inner part soaked in hot water)
• 6 cloves of shallots
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 3 cm of turmeric
• 4 candlenuts, roasted or fried
• 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 5 red bird’s eye chilies

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:

   • Rinse the beef brisket and beef ribs thoroughly. Pour boiling water over them to blanch.
   • Place the beef brisket, beef ribs, and 2 crushed cloves of garlic into a pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover the meat.
   • Cook under pressure for 20 minutes from the moment the cooker starts to whistle.

2. Make the Spice Paste:

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   • In a blender or mortar and pestle, blend all the ingredients for the spice paste until smooth.

3. Sauté the Aromatics:

   • Heat some oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the spice paste, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, bay leaves, ginger, and galangal.
   • Sauté until the mixture is fragrant and the oil separates from the paste, indicating the spices are well-cooked.

4. Combine and Simmer:

   • Add the broth from the pressure cooker into the pot with the sautéed spices. Season with salt and sugar to taste.
   • Add the cooked beef pieces. Let the soup simmer until the beef absorbs the flavors and becomes tender. Adjust seasoning as needed.

5. Finish and Serve:

   • Turn off the heat and cover the pot to let the flavors meld for a few minutes.
   • Serve the soup hot, garnished with fried shallots and accompanied by blanched bean sprouts.

Enjoy!

Rawon Sapi is a deeply flavorful and aromatic Indonesian black beef soup that will surely delight your taste buds with its unique and rich taste. Perfect for a comforting meal, it’s a dish that beautifully showcases the complexity of Indonesian cuisine. Selamat mencoba (happy trying)!