Indonesian Soto Betawi (Beef Soup)

Name: Indonesian Soto Betawi (Beef Soup)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 500 g beef brisket or shank (cut into large cubes); 1.5 litres water; 400 ml coconut milk; 200 ml full fat evaporated milk; 2 lemongrass stalks (bruised); 4 kaffir lime leaves; 2 Indonesian bay leaves (daun salam); 2 cm cinnamon stick; 3 cloves; 3 cardamom pods; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tsp white pepper; 8 shallots; 5 garlic cloves; 3 candlenuts; 2 cm fresh ginger; 2 cm fresh galangal; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; ½ tsp ground cumin; 3 tbsp oil; Fried shallots; Sliced tomatoes; Lime wedges; Spring onions (sliced); Emping (melinjo crackers); Steamed rice (optional)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:1h 30min

Soto Betawi is a traditional Indonesian beef soup made with coconut milk fragrant spices and tender beef served hot with fried shallots tomatoes lime and crackers for a hearty comforting meal

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:48:27 GMT