Soto Padang

Name: Soto Padang
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 lb beef brisket, cubed; 8 cups water; 6 shallots, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 2 star anise; 1 stick cinnamon stick; 4 oz rice vermicelli, soaked; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tsp salt

A fragrant West Sumatran beef soup featuring spiced broth, rice vermicelli, and crispy fried beef slices.

90 minMediumServes 4450 cal/serving

IndonesianSoupStovetopStandardHigh ProteinDairy-FreeGluten-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb beef brisket, cubed
8 cups water
6 shallots, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
2 star anise
1 stick cinnamon stick
4 oz rice vermicelli, soaked
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, then saute 6 minced shallots, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 bruised lemongrass stalks, 2 star anise, and 1 stick cinnamon stick for 3 minutes until fragrant.
2

Add 1 lb cubed beef brisket, 8 cups water, and 2 tsp salt to the pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
3

Reduce heat to low and simmer broth for 45 minutes until meat is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 160F.
4

Remove beef brisket from the pot, slice into thin pieces, and fry in high heat oil until crispy and deep brown.
5

Divide 4 oz soaked rice vermicelli into serving bowls, add crispy fried beef brisket, and ladle hot broth over top.

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Questions

What is Soto Padang?

A fragrant West Sumatran beef soup featuring spiced broth, rice vermicelli, and crispy fried beef slices. This reference files it under Indonesian soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 90 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Soto Padang?

As written, 90 minutes: 30 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (45 minutes): "Reduce heat to low and simmer broth for 45 minutes until meat is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 160F."

What internal temperature should Soto Padang reach?

For Soto Padang, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for lemongrass in Soto Padang?

The entry for Soto Padang calls for 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised. In its place: Use the zest of one lemon plus a thin slice of fresh ginger per stalk. It is brighter and less floral, but it fills the same space.

How many calories are in Soto Padang?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 450 calories, with 32 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 920 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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