Title: Spiced Beef Rib Soup (Sup Iga Sapi) 🐄
Ingredients:
- 500 grams beef ribs
- 3 carrots, washed, peeled, and cut into chunks
- 2 medium potatoes, washed, peeled, and cut into chunks
- 1 tomato, cut into wedges
- 1/2 onion, finely sliced
- 2 stalks green onions, finely sliced
- 1 stalk celery, finely sliced
- 5 cardamom pods
- 3 cloves
- 1 cm cinnamon stick
- Nutmeg, to taste
- 1 cm ginger, smashed
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- Beef bouillon powder, to taste
- Water, as needed
- Salt, to taste
- Sugar, to taste
For the Spice Paste:
- 5 shallots
- 3 garlic cloves
Steps:
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Prepare the Beef Ribs:
Begin by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Add the beef ribs and let them boil briefly. Discard this water to remove impurities and foam. Rinse the beef ribs and set aside. Refill the pot with fresh water and return the beef ribs to the pot. Simmer until the ribs are tender, which could take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. -
Prepare the Spice Paste:
While the ribs are simmering, blend the shallots and garlic cloves into a smooth paste. -
Cook the Spice Paste:
Heat a pan and add a bit of oil. Sauté the spice paste, sliced onion, and smashed ginger until fragrant. Once cooked, remove the mixture from the pan and set aside. -
Combine Ingredients:
When the beef ribs are tender, add the sautéed spice paste mixture to the pot along with the carrots and potatoes. Stir to combine. -
Add Aromatics and Seasonings:
Add the cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, ground pepper, salt, sugar, and beef bouillon powder to the pot. Stir well and adjust seasoning as needed. Continue to cook until the vegetables are tender. -
Finish the Soup:
Add the tomato wedges, green onions, and celery to the pot. Stir and cook until the tomatoes soften. -
Serve:
Remove the soup from heat and serve hot. The aromatic spices and tender beef make this soup deeply flavorful and comforting.
Enjoy the rich and fragrant broth that is both soothing and delicious. Perfect for a hearty meal that will warm you from the inside out! 👌
