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Rawon (black beef soup)

East Javanese beef soup turned black by keluak nuts, rich and earthy, served with rice, salted egg and bean sprouts.

Time
150min
Steps
5
Rawon (black beef soup), photographed from above

Ingredients

6 servings

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Contains egg, wheat and crustacean shellfish.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer beef in water 1 hour, skimming.

    2. 2

      Blend the paste and fry with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves until dark and fragrant.

    3. 3

      Add the paste to the beef broth and simmer 45 minutes more until tender.

    4. 4

      Season with salt and sugar.

    5. 5

      Serve with rice, salted eggs, sprouts and sambal.

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