Makassarese Beef Rib Soup

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1 Cut or separate beef ribs into a serving portions. Wash & set aside to drain.

Step 2

2 Put all ingredients for the paste in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. (If necessery add a little bit oil to help the blending process).

Step 3

3 Heat 3 tbsp oil in a wok or large fryingpan. (Don't add oil if already added in a blender).

Step 4

4 Stir-fry the paste over medium heat until well cooked & fragrant (takes about 5-7 minutes).

Step 5

5 Add the kaffir-lime leaves, lemon grass, galangale & salam leaves. Stir all the time until wilted. ( about 2 minutes)

Step 6

6a Add the beef ribs, stir fry until the beef becomes harder & the color have changed to white.

Step 7

6b

Step 8

7 Transfer the beef ribs & all the spices into a large/deep saucepan.

Step 9

8a Add 3 liter hot water *** & tamarind juice. Stir to mix. *** Add boiled water into the beef ribs then cook on the medium heat to preserve it's best taste.

Step 10

8b

Step 11

9 Adjust the heat into medium-high, bring to boil & let it cook for 30 minutes.

Step 12

10 Cover the pan, adjust the heat into medium & simmer for 1 hour until the beef ribs become really tender. Stir occasionally.

Step 13

11 When the beef is already tender, add the sliced spring onion. Adjust the seasoning accordingly. Add salt & sugar to taste.

Step 14

12 Serve hot by preparing the soup in an individual serving dish, garnish with fried shallots, lime juice & sambal (if preferred).

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