Savory Indonesian Beef Rawon Soup Recipe

Rawon Sapi Recipe: Traditional Indonesian Beef Soup

Ingredients:

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• 1/2 kg beef (beef brisket or shank is ideal)
• 1 chayote (labu siam), peeled and sliced
• Water
• Cooking oil for sautéing
• 5 small bunches of scallions (daun bawang), sliced
• 8 buah keluwek (Pangium edule seeds, also known as kluwek or keluak)
• 3 kaffir lime leaves (daun jeruk), torn into pieces
• 1 stalk lemongrass (serai), bruised
• 1/2 large piece of galangal (laos), sliced
• A small amount of ginger (jahe), crushed
• 1 tablespoon tamarind water (air asam jawa)
• 1 sachet beef stock (kaldu sapi)
• Salt to taste

Ground Spices:

• 10 shallots (bawang merah)
• 8 garlic cloves (bawang putih)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (merica)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (jintan)
• 3 cm turmeric (kunyit), peeled
• 4 candlenuts (kemiri)
• 1 small piece of kencur (a type of aromatic ginger)
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander (ketumbar)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:

   • Clean the beef thoroughly and cut it into cubes. Place the beef in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 1 hour or until the beef is tender, changing the water twice during cooking to avoid a cloudy broth. Once tender, remove the beef from the pot and set aside. Reserve the cooking liquid.

2. Prepare the Keluwek:

   • Crack the keluwek seeds open and soak the contents in hot water. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Spices:

   • In a blender or food processor, grind together the shallots, garlic, black pepper, cumin, turmeric, candlenuts, kencur, and coriander until smooth.

4. Sauté the Spices:

   • In a large pan, heat some cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté the ground spices until fragrant and slightly browned.

5. Prepare the Aromatics:

   • Crush the galangal, lemongrass, and ginger. Add these to the pan along with the torn kaffir lime leaves. Sauté for a few minutes to release their flavors.

6. Combine Ingredients:

   • Add the sautéed spices and aromatics to the pot with the reserved beef cooking liquid. Adjust the amount of water to ensure there is enough liquid to cover the ingredients. Stir in the soaked keluwek, and then add the beef pieces.

7. Add Chayote and Seasonings:

   • Wash and slice the chayote and add it to the pot. Stir in the tamarind water, beef stock, and salt to taste. Simmer over medium-low heat until the chayote is tender and the flavors have melded together, about 15-20 minutes.

8. Finish and Serve:

   • Add the sliced scallions to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

9. Serving Suggestion:

   • Serve hot with steamed rice and garnish with additional scallions if desired. Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic Indonesian beef soup!

This traditional Rawon Sapi, with its rich blend of spices and deep, savory flavors, is perfect for a comforting meal. Whether you’re familiar with Indonesian cuisine or trying it for the first time, this recipe will surely warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.