Indonesian Clear Beef Soup (Soto Bening Daging Sapi)

Soto Bening Daging Sapi (Clear Beef Soup)

Ingredients

• Beef Broth:

  • 1/4 kg beef, cut into chunks
  • 1 ounce beef fat (to enhance the broth)
  • 1 piece galangal, crushed
  • 4 stalks lemongrass, crushed
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 7 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
  • 2 celery leaves
  • 1 scallion
  • Beef broth
  • Fried shallots for garnish
  • 1 tomato, quartered

• Spice Paste:

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  • 8 shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 4 candlenuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander

• Garnishes:

  • Cabbage, thinly sliced
  • Carrots, julienned
  • Vermicelli or corn noodles

Preparation Steps

1. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Blend the shallots, garlic, ginger, candlenuts, and coriander into a smooth paste.

2. Sauté the Spices:

   • In a large pot, sauté the spice paste, crushed galangal, and crushed lemongrass until fragrant.

3. Create the Broth:

   • Add 2-3 glasses of water to the pot.
   • Add the beef fat for richness.
   • Stir in the beef broth and taste for seasoning.

4. Cook the Beef:

   • Add the beef chunks to the pot and simmer until tender.

5. Prepare the Garnishes:

   • Separately boil the cabbage, carrots, and noodles until cooked.
   • Set aside.

6. Assemble the Soup:

   • Once the beef is tender, remove it from the pot, let it cool slightly, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
   • Strain the broth if necessary, and reheat.

7. Serve:

   • Arrange the beef pieces, lime wedges, celery leaves, tomato quarters, and fried shallots in serving bowls.
   • Pour the hot broth over the top.
   • Serve with cabbage, carrots, and noodles as side dishes.
   • Don’t forget the soy sauce and sambal for an extra kick!

Enjoy your Soto Bening Daging Sapi, a delightful clear beef soup that brings the rich and aromatic flavors of Indonesian cuisine to your table. Perfect for a comforting meal any time of the day!