Pressure Cooker Indonesian Beef Soto: Savory and Spicy Delight

Soto Daging Sapi in a Pressure Cooker

Soto Daging Sapi, or Indonesian beef soup, is a hearty and aromatic dish that brings comfort and flavor in every spoonful. Using a pressure cooker simplifies the process, allowing you to enjoy this traditional dish with less time and effort. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making Soto Daging Sapi in your pressure cooker.

Ingredients:

• Beef: 1/4 kg, cut into thin slices
• Bean Sprouts: To taste
• Cabbage: To taste
• Celery: To taste
• Fried Shallots: For garnish
• Dry Spices:
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 cardamom pod
  • A small piece of nutmeg
  • A small piece of cassia bark
  • A small piece of cinnamon stick
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of turmeric
• Ground Spices:
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 4 candlenuts
• Fresh Spices:
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 slices ginger
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of galangal
• Scallions: To taste
• Water: 2 liters
• Salt: To taste
• Pepper: To taste
• Cooking Oil: 1 tablespoon (for frying the spices)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:

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   • Rinse the beef thoroughly. Boil it in boiling water for 5 minutes to clean and then rinse again. Slice the beef into thin pieces, suitable for soto.

2. Prepare the Spices:

   • Fry the turmeric and candlenuts in a pan with a bit of oil until fragrant. Once cooled, grind them together with the garlic into a smooth paste.
   • Fry the dry spices (cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, cassia bark, and cinnamon stick) briefly in a pan with a little oil until aromatic. Set aside.

3. Assemble the Soup:

   • In the pressure cooker, add 2 liters of water, the sliced beef, fried dry spices, the ground spice paste, and fresh spices (lemongrass, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, and galangal). Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
   • Seal the pressure cooker and cook for 20 minutes on high pressure.

4. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • Wash the cabbage and bean sprouts. Soak them briefly in hot water to soften, then drain.

5. Final Touches:

   • After 20 minutes, carefully release the pressure and open the cooker. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
   • Add the cabbage and bean sprouts to the soup. Cook briefly until the vegetables are tender.

6. Serve:

   • Ladle the soto into bowls, garnish with fried shallots and fresh scallions. Serve hot and enjoy this flavorful Indonesian beef soup with your favorite side dishes.

Soto Daging Sapi made in a pressure cooker is a fantastic way to bring this beloved Indonesian dish to your table with ease and efficiency. Enjoy the rich flavors and comforting warmth of this traditional soup!