Sop Iga

Name: Sop Iga
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef short ribs, chunked; 8 cups water; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 6 shallots, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 inch ginger root, smashed; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 whole cloves; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 1.5 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 2 stalks scallions, chopped

An Indonesian aromatic beef rib soup boiled until tender with spices, potatoes, and carrots.

140 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

IndonesianSoupStovetopHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs beef short ribs, chunked
8 cups water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
6 shallots, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch ginger root, smashed
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 carrots, sliced
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1.5 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
2 stalks scallions, chopped

Instructions

1

Blanch 2 lbs chunked beef short ribs in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse clean.
2

In a clean stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil and add the rinsed beef short ribs.
3

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute 6 thinly sliced shallots, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 inch smashed ginger root for 3 minutes until fragrant.
4

Transfer the aromatics into the pot along with 1 cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, and 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes until the meat is tender and reaches an internal temperature of at least 195°F.
6

Add 2 sliced carrots, 2 cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground white pepper, then cook uncovered for 20 minutes until vegetables are soft.
7

Ladle broth, vegetables, and meat into bowls and garnish with 2 stalks chopped scallions.

Questions

How long does Sop Iga keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Sop Iga?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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