Sop Kaki Sapi: A Hearty Indonesian Beef Trotter Soup
This traditional Indonesian dish, Sop Kaki Sapi, is a rich and flavorful beef trotter soup that combines tender meat with aromatic herbs and spices. It’s perfect for those who enjoy hearty and comforting meals. Here’s how you can make this delicious soup from scratch.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg beef trotters (pre-cooked until tender, approximately 30 minutes in a pressure cooker)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Seasoning (optional, to taste)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Base: Begin by filling a pot with water and bringing it to a boil. Ensure the water is enough to cover the beef trotters.
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Add Beef Trotters: Once the water is boiling, add the pre-cooked beef trotters. Note that you should not use the water from the pressure cooker as the base for this soup.
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Incorporate Aromatics: Next, add the garlic, ginger, and lemongrass to the pot. Lightly crush the garlic and ginger to release their flavors. Also, add the kaffir lime leaves and ground black pepper to the mix.
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Season the Soup: Adjust the flavor of the soup by adding salt and, if desired, a pinch of seasoning to taste.
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Simmer: Allow the soup to cook for approximately 10 minutes, so the flavors meld together and the soup is heated through.
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Serve: Once done, turn off the heat and your Sop Kaki Sapi is ready to be served. Enjoy this hearty soup hot, perfect for a comforting meal.
This simple yet flavorful recipe brings out the best in beef trotters and is sure to be a hit at your dining table.
