Beef and Bone Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 kg beef bones
- 1/2 kg beef meat or scraps
- 3 potatoes
- 5 carrots
For the Spice Paste:
- 10 cloves garlic
- 10 shallots
- 1 piece of ginger (about 1-inch)
- 1/4 nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- Salt to taste
- Sugar to taste
- Royco seasoning to taste (or other seasoning of choice)
For Garnishing:
- Sliced celery
- Fried shallots
- Sambal (spicy chili paste)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Beef and Bones:
- Begin by boiling the beef bones and meat in a large pot until tender. To speed up the process, you can add a pinch of baking soda to the water, which helps to soften the meat faster. Once tender, drain and rinse the meat and bones under cold water to remove any impurities.
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Reboil the Meat:
- Return the cleaned beef and bones to the pot and continue boiling. This step ensures that all flavors are infused into the meat.
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Prepare the Spice Paste:
- While the meat is cooking, prepare the spice paste. Blend together garlic, shallots, ginger, nutmeg, and white pepper until smooth.
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Cook the Spice Paste:
- In a separate pan, sauté the spice paste until it becomes fragrant and slightly caramelized. This will release the essential oils and deepen the flavor.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the sautéed spice paste into the pot with the beef and bones. Season with salt, sugar, and Royco (or your preferred seasoning). Stir well and allow it to simmer so the flavors can meld together.
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Add Vegetables:
- Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Continue to cook until the vegetables are tender and fully cooked through.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Once everything is cooked, ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh sliced celery and a sprinkle of fried shallots. For an extra kick, serve with sambal on the side. The sambal, made from boiled and blended chili peppers, adds a delightful heat to the soup.
Tips:
- Using baking soda in the initial boiling process helps to tenderize the meat more quickly.
- Always taste and adjust seasoning as needed to suit your preference.
Enjoy your comforting bowl of Beef and Bone Soup, perfect for warming up on a cool day or serving to family and friends. The combination of tender beef, flavorful broth, and fresh garnishes will surely delight your taste buds!
