Betawi Yellow Beef Soup (betawi Soto Betawi Kuning)

Betawi Yellow Beef Soup, also known as Soto Betawi Kuning, is a traditional dish from the Betawi cuisine of Indonesia. This hearty and flavorful soup is made with tender beef, rich coconut milk, and a blend of aromatic spices. It's the perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Betawi Yellow Beef Soup (betawi Soto Betawi Kuning)

Ingredients

  • 500g beef, thinly sliced
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 3 shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
  • Fried shallots for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the beef slices and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in the ground turmeric, coriander, and cumin until the beef is well coated with the spices.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Discard the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. Remove the pot from the heat.
  7. Divide the soup into serving bowls and add the hard-boiled egg halves. Garnish with fried shallots.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
15g

Supplies

Large pot Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Betawi Yellow Beef Soup with steamed rice and a side of sambal for an authentic Indonesian meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can use beef with bones and simmer the soup for a longer period of time.

Cost

$20