| Indonesian soups are often served with rice and they | | | | Recipe for Indonesian Beef Soup |
| are quite different to other types of Asian soup. | | | | This delicious beef soup recipe originated from Madura, |
| Indonesian soup recipes are aromatic and often | | | | which is the largest island in East Java. This soup is |
| contain flavors like candlenuts, galangal, lemongrass, | | | | great for lunch or dinner and serving it with rice makes |
| and chilies. Some Indonesian soups contain ingredients | | | | it satisfying and filling. |
| you can only get in Indonesia but there are lots of | | | | What you will need: |
| Asian stores where you can pick up these spices or | | | | - 1/2 lb beef |
| similar ones. | | | | - 2 chopped stalks celery |
| Beef, chicken, tofu, vegetables, and more can all | | | | - 1 chopped green onion |
| feature in Indonesian soup recipes and, contrary to | | | | - 1 cube beef bouillon |
| popular belief, not all Indonesian soups are hot and | | | | - 2 sliced hard boiled eggs |
| spicy, although some certainly are. Meatball soup is | | | | - 1 1/2 pints water |
| popular in Indonesia and is often served with noodles, | | | | - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
| tofu and eggs, as well as vegetables. | | | | - 2 sliced, fried cloves garlic |
| Popular condiments, which are served with these | | | | - 1 lime |
| soups, include lime wedges, hardboiled egg slices, fried | | | | - Fried shallots, for garnish |
| peanuts, green onion, fried garlic, fried coconut flakes, | | | | - Salt, to taste |
| and slices of chilies. | | | | - White sugar, to taste For the spice paste: |
| You might like to saute some coconut flakes and | | | | - 2 tablespoons turmeric |
| peanuts in a non-stick skillet until they are fragrant and | | | | - 5 shallots |
| golden brown. Keep this mixture in a covered | | | | - 3 cloves garlic |
| container in the refrigerator for up to a couple of | | | | - 2 inches fresh ginger |
| months, sprinkling it over any Asian recipes you make. | | | | - 4 almonds or 3 candlenuts How to make it: |
| This mixture is delicious with curries as well as soup | | | | Simmer the piece of beef in the water for twenty |
| recipes. | | | | minutes. You might need more water. Slice the beef |
| What is Indonesian Chicken Soup Like? | | | | up and return it to the water. Heat the oil in a wok |
| If you like to make chicken soup recipes, you might | | | | over a moderate heat, then stir fry the paste |
| wonder what Indonesian chicken soup is like. Actually, it | | | | ingredients for a couple of minutes or until fragrant. |
| is really flavorful and is often served with rice, noodles, | | | | Put the beef bouillon and fried paste into the water, |
| and potato croquettes to make it satisfying. | | | | along with some sugar and salt to taste. Cook the |
| Lime, shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, galangal, and | | | | soup, covered, over a moderate heat until the beef is |
| turmeric are popular ingredients in Indonesian chicken | | | | tender, adding more water if required. Crush the fried |
| soup, although the recipes do vary. Some soups | | | | garlic and add it, with the green onion and celery. |
| contain coconut milk, to sweeten them and add a | | | | Serve the soup hot with rice, slices of lime, fried |
| luxurious creaminess. | | | | shallots, and egg slices. |