Soto Betawi: A Beefy Indonesian Delight

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 liter water
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 500g beef (preferably beef ribs or shanks)
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• 2 shallots, minced
• 400ml coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• Lime wedges, for serving
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
• 4 hardboiled eggs, peeled and halved
• 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 4 tablespoons fried shallots, for garnish
• 100g bean sprouts, blanched
• 4 Indonesian bay leaves