Savory Indonesian Beef Bone Soup with Vegetables

Indonesian Beef Bone Soup with Vegetables (Sop Tulang Sapi With Sayuran)

Ingredients:

• 500 grams beef bones
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
• 2 oyong (ridge gourd) or gambas, peeled and sliced
• 4 green beans, trimmed and cut
• 2 sheets of Chinese cabbage, sliced
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced (approximately 1 cm pieces)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cloves
• Salt to taste
• 750 ml water
• Sugar to taste

For the Spice Paste:

• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

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   • Wash and cut the beef bones into manageable pieces.
   • Slice the carrot, oyong (or gambas), and Chinese cabbage.
   • Trim and cut the green beans.
   • Slice the green onions into 1 cm pieces.

2. Cook the Beef Bones:

   • In a large pot, add the beef bones and enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Add a pinch of salt and cook until the meat is tender and falling off the bones. This may take around 1-2 hours. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.

3. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • While the bones are cooking, blend the garlic, black pepper, and nutmeg into a smooth paste using a food processor or mortar and pestle.

4. Sauté the Spice Paste:

   • Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant and golden brown. Remove from heat.

5. Combine Ingredients:

   • Once the beef bones are tender, add the sautéed spice paste to the pot with the beef bones.
   • Add the cloves and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine.
   • Add the sliced carrot, green beans, and a bit of sugar. Stir well and let it cook until the carrots are tender.
   • Next, add the Chinese cabbage, green onions, and oyong (or gambas). Stir and cook until all the vegetables are tender and cooked through.

6. Season and Serve:

   • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or sugar as needed.
   • Once everything is well-cooked and seasoned, remove from heat.

7. Serve:

   • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty and flavorful Indonesian beef bone soup with vegetables!

Enjoy your delicious and nourishing Sop Tulang Sapi with Sayuran! Feel free to share your experiences or variations with us. Happy cooking!