Savory Indonesian Beef Soup with Vegetables

Hearty Indonesian Beef Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg beef with bones, cut into pieces
• 4 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 5 green beans, cut
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fried shallots
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 stalk leek, chopped
• 700 ml water
• Salt and sugar to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:

   • Clean the beef and cut it into desired pieces.
   • In a pot, bring 500 ml of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and cook the beef to remove impurities. Discard the first boiling water along with the impurities.

2. Cook the Beef:

   • Add 700 ml of clean water to the pot with the beef and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 50 minutes, or until the beef is tender.

3. Add Vegetables:

   • Add the diced potatoes and sliced carrots to the pot and cook until they are tender. Then, add the green beans.

4. Season the Soup:

   • Stir in the ground nutmeg, black pepper, sugar, and salt to taste.

5. Prepare the Aromatics:

   • In a separate pan, sauté the minced garlic in butter or vegetable oil until fragrant. Add this mixture to the pot of soup.

6. Finish the Soup:

   • Once all ingredients are cooked through, add the chopped celery and leek. Garnish with fried shallots on top.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the soup warm, enjoying the comforting flavors of this hearty Indonesian dish.