Special Clear Beef Trotters Soup (Sop Kaki Sapi Bening Istimewa)
Ingredients:
- 750 grams beef trotters, cleaned
- 12 shallots
- 10 cloves garlic
- 3 segments of galangal
- 1 teaspoon toasted and ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 5 segments of ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted and ground candlenuts
- Salt, to taste
- Sugar, to taste
- 3 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 cardamom pods
- 2 sachets of seasoning mix (e.g., Royco)
- 2 segments of turmeric
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Steps:
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Prepare the Beef Trotters: In a pressure cooker, boil the cleaned beef trotters for 30 minutes until tender. Once cooked, cut the trotters into bite-sized pieces according to your preference.
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Make the Spice Paste: In a blender or food processor, combine the shallots, garlic, galangal, and turmeric. Blend until smooth. Add the toasted coriander, ground nutmeg, and toasted candlenuts to the mixture. Blend again until well combined.
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Cook the Spice Paste: Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant. Include the bay leaves, lemongrass, ginger, and cardamom pods in the pan. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the pre-cooked beef trotters to the spice paste. Stir well to ensure the trotters are coated with the spice mixture. Cook for another few minutes.
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Prepare the Soup: In a separate pot, bring water to a boil for the soup base. Once boiling, add the spiced beef trotters mixture. Stir in the seasoning mix (e.g., Royco), salt, sugar, and vinegar to taste. Simmer until all the flavors are well combined and the soup is heated through.
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Serve: Prepare bowls with sliced tomatoes and chopped celery according to your preference. Ladle the hot beef trotters soup over the prepared vegetables in the bowls.
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Enjoy: Serve the soup hot, and enjoy a comforting and flavorful dish!
Happy Cooking!
