Soto Tangkar

Name: Soto Tangkar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef short ribs, cubed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 6 shallots, peeled; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 4 red chili peppers, seeded; 2 inches ginger root, sliced; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn; 6 cups water; 1 cup coconut milk; 1.5 tsp salt; 4 scallions, sliced

A classic soup featuring tender beef ribs simmered in an aromatic spice paste and rich coconut milk broth.

110 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

IndonesianSoupStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs beef short ribs, cubed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
6 shallots, peeled
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 red chili peppers, seeded
2 inches ginger root, sliced
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
6 cups water
1 cup coconut milk
1.5 tsp salt
4 scallions, sliced

Instructions

1

Blend 6 peeled shallots, 4 peeled garlic cloves, 4 seeded red chili peppers, 2 inches sliced ginger root, and 1 tsp ground turmeric into a smooth paste.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and saute the spice paste, 2 bruised lemongrass stalks, and 4 torn kaffir lime leaves for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant.
3

Add 2 lbs cubed beef short ribs, 6 cups water, and 1.5 tsp salt to the pot, then bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 75 to 90 minutes until beef is tender and reaches an internal temperature of at least 160F.
5

Stir in 1 cup coconut milk and simmer gently for another 5 minutes without boiling hard.
6

Ladle broth and beef into bowls and garnish with 4 sliced scallions before serving.

Questions

How long does Soto Tangkar 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 Soto Tangkar?

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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