Author Elfie V
Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

A traditional Jakarta beef dish with coconut milk soup that has a rich flavor. “”
Easy to cook and delicious Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup.

Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup is one of the traditional Jakarta dishes with a savory and delicious coconut milk soup. The hallmark of Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup is its thick and savory soup, especially when compared to other types of Soto. So many famous dish from Betawi, there are asinan betawi, gado-gado, semur jengkol, lontong sayur, etc., but Soto Betawi is the most famous dish. This Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup dish is similar to most other regional specialties which use beef or chicken as the main ingredient. Not only using meat, but this soup also uses offal and some other beef parts. In processing, this dish also uses coconut milk and liquid milk, some add ghee to the sauce, which adds a unique taste to this traditional dish to be delicious and savory. The combination of coconut milk and liquid milk makes this Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup has a unique taste. Coconut milk is a slightly thick milky white liquid that comes from grated coconut soaked in water, then squeezed and filtered. Coconut milk has a fatty flavor that can be used for cooking or flavoring, thus making dishes savory. Milk is also one of the ingredients that make this soup super creamy. Complemented with cuts of the beef shank which is rich in protein. Not only that, slices of boiled potatoes, tomatoes, and lime also can be complementary for Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup. You can see the recipe below.

YIELDS 2 serving(s)
TOTAL TIME 90 minute(s)

Ingredients

  • 300g beef shank, cut into cubes
  • 300 ml coconut water
  • 250 ml coconut milk
  • 2 bay leaves

Mashed Ingredients

  • 6 shallots
  • 3 garlic
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 4 candlenuts
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp pepper

Milk Sauce

  • 300 ml liquid milk
  • 2 tsp ginger powder
  • 2.5 tsp salt
  • 1 beef cube
  • 1 lemongrass, mashed

Complementary

  • Tomatoes, cut into squares
  • Steamed potatoes, cut into squares
  • Lime
  • Green onions
  • Fried onions
  • Sweet sauce (optional)

Steps

1

Boil the coconut water, coconut milk, and bay leaves.

Step 1 of cooking Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup.
2

Put the beef pieces in, and stir until the meat is cooked. Then remove the meat from the coconut milk sauce.

Step 2 of cooking Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup.
3

Cut the beef so that the size is smaller.

Step 3 of cooking Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup.
4

Blend all the mashed ingredients, give a little water, then saute until fragrant.

Step 4 of cooking Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup.
5

Put the sauteed ingredients into the coconut milk sauce, add the beef pieces, and then boil it.

Step 5 of cooking Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup.
6

After that, put in the liquid milk, ginger powder, salt, beef cube, and lemongrass. Bring to a boil again, and make sure it tastes as desired.

Step 6 of cooking Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup.
7

Serve Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup alongside chopped fresh tomatoes, steamed potatoes, green onions, fried onions, and lime.

Step 7 of cooking Soto Betawi with Coconut Milk Soup.
Author Elfie V
Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

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