recipe-indonesian-food

Batavia (Betawi), the original name for Jakarta. Many great things comes from Jakarta (Including me as I told my Hubby....) Many of Batavian had an Arabic or Indian ancestors. The influenced from these two ancestors, showed in the spices used, the food and the cooking style. This Soto is one of the famous ones. When you read the recipe for this Soto, it looks like you will have lots to pre[pared and to do. But believe me... It's worth it. "Selamat makan..."

1 1/2 lb meat or mix (tripe, heart o lung) or 2 lb meat total
1 lb lean beef, cut into 1/2 inch
1/2 lb tripe, cut into 1/2 inch and or
1/2 lb heart, cut into 1/2 inch and or
1/2 lb lung, cut into 1/2 inch
1 stalk lemon grass, bruised
2 kaffir lime leaves
2 salam leaves
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 TB salt
2 inches ginger, sliced
4 cloves
pinch of nutmeg
1 stick cinnamon
2 cardamom pods
3 litre water
1 can coconut milk

In separate pots:
2 1/2 litre water x 2
2 inches ginger, bruised x 2
1 TB salt x 2
1/4 tsp turmeric x 2