Indonesian Soto Betawi (Beef Soup) | DelishGlobe

Ingredients

• 500 g beef brisket or shank (cut into large cubes)
• 1.5 litres water
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 200 ml full fat evaporated milk
• 2 lemongrass stalks (bruised)
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 Indonesian bay leaves (daun salam)
• 2 cm cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves
• 3 cardamom pods
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 8 shallots
• 5 garlic cloves
• 3 candlenuts
• 2 cm fresh ginger
• 2 cm fresh galangal
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 3 tbsp oil
• Fried shallots
• Sliced tomatoes
• Lime wedges
• Spring onions (sliced)
• Emping (melinjo crackers)
• Steamed rice (optional)