We've carefully curated this recipe to ensure it embodies the essence of perfection. From the first bite to the last, you'll savor the rich, harmonious flavors that make Jakarta Beef Soup (Soto Betawi) unforgettable. So, gather your ingredients, follow our easy steps, and indulge in the best Jakarta Beef Soup (Soto Betawi) you've ever tasted. Jakarta Beef Soup (Soto Betawi) is one of the traditional Jakarta dishes with a savory and delicious coconut milk soup. The hallmark of Jakarta Beef Soup (Soto Betawi) is its thick and savory soup, especially when compared to other types of Soto. So many famous dish from Betawi, there are asinan betawi, gado-gado, semur jengkol, lontong sayur, etc., but Soto Betawi is the most famous dish. This Jakarta Beef Soup (Soto Betawi) dish is similar to most other regional specialties which use beef or chicken as the main ingredient. Not only using meat, but this soup also uses offal and some other beef parts. In processing, this dish also uses coconut milk and liquid milk, some add ghee to the sauce, which adds a unique taste to this traditional dish to be delicious and savory. The combination of coconut milk and liquid milk makes this Jakarta Beef Soup (Soto Betawi) has a unique taste. Coconut milk is a slightly thick milky white liquid that comes from grated coconut soaked in water, then squeezed and filtered. Coconut milk has a fatty flavor that can be used for cooking or flavoring, thus making dishes savory. Milk is also one of the ingredients that make this soup super creamy. Complemented with cuts of the beef shank which is rich in protein. Not only that, slices of boiled potatoes, tomatoes, and lime also can be complementary for Jakarta Beef Soup (Soto Betawi). You can see the recipe below.
Boil the coconut water, coconut milk, and bay leaves.
Put the beef pieces in, and stir until the meat is cooked. Then remove the meat from the coconut milk sauce.
Cut the beef so that the size is smaller.
Blend all the mashed ingredients, give a little water, then saute until fragrant.
Put the sauteed ingredients into the coconut milk sauce, add the beef pieces, and then boil it.
After that, put in the liquid milk, ginger powder, salt, beef cube, and lemongrass. Bring to a boil again, and make sure it tastes as desired.
Serve Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup alongside chopped fresh tomatoes, steamed potatoes, green onions, fried onions, and lime.
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