Sop Tulang Sapi (Indonesian Beef Bone Soup)
Ingredients:
- 1 kg beef bones with a little meat attached
- 1 liter water
- Spice Paste:
- 12 bird’s eye chilies
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 small candlenuts
- 5 shallots
- 8 small cloves of garlic
- Tenderizer and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon meat tenderizer
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon MSG (or adjust to taste; optional)
- Garnishes:
- Sliced celery
- Fried shallots
- Tomato slices
Preparation Steps:
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Clean the Bones and Meat:
- Thoroughly wash the beef bones and meat to remove any impurities.
- Boil the bones and meat briefly in water, just enough to remove any scum. Discard the boiling water and replace it with fresh water.
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Prepare the Spice Paste:
- Grind the bird’s eye chilies, black pepper, candlenuts, shallots, and garlic into a smooth paste.
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Sauté the Spice Paste:
- Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the spice paste until it becomes fragrant.
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Combine and Cook:
- Add the sautéed spice paste to the fresh pot of beef bones and meat.
- Add the beef bouillon cube, meat tenderizer, salt, and MSG (if using) to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook under pressure in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes.
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Check and Serve:
- After 30 minutes, release the pressure and check the seasoning. Adjust salt and other seasonings to taste if necessary.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with sliced celery, fried shallots, and tomato slices.
Enjoy!
This hearty and flavorful Indonesian beef bone soup, known as Sop Tulang Sapi, is perfect for warming up on a chilly day. The aromatic spices and tender meat create a rich and satisfying broth that is sure to please your taste buds. Happy cooking!
