Soto Betawi

Ingredients

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• 600 g beef stew meat
• 7 cups water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 5 shallots, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 candlenuts or cashews
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 potatoes, fried or boiled and cubed
• 2 tomatoes, wedged
• 2 tablespoons fried shallots

Let’s make it

1. Simmer beef, water, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, bay leaves, candlenuts or cashews, and salt for 50 to 60 minutes until the beef is tender.
2. Remove the beef, slice it if needed, then return it to the pot.
3. Stir in coconut milk and evaporated milk. Warm gently over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes; do not boil hard.
4. Serve with potatoes, tomatoes, and fried shallots.