Beef Soup (Rawon)

Beef Soup (Rawon) is a traditional Indonesian dish celebrated for its rich, aromatic broth. This soup features a unique blend of spices including galangal, ginger, and keluak nuts, which impart a distinctive flavor and deep color. Tender beef chunks simmer in this flavorful broth alongside bean sprouts, creating a hearty meal often complemented with a side of rice. The long simmering process melds the spices and beef into a broth that resonates with the essence of Indonesian cuisine, offering a comforting culinary experience.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef shank, cut into chunks
• 8 cups water
• 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 inch galangal, sliced
• 1 inch ginger, sliced
• 4 Tbsp ketumbar (coriander) powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup kluwek (keluak) nuts, mashed
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• sliced green onions and fried shallots for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine 8 cups of water, the smashed lemongrass, minced garlic, sliced galangal, sliced ginger, coriander powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Once boiling, add the beef shank chunks. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
3. After 2 hours, stir in the mashed kluwek nuts and continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Before serving, remove the lemongrass stalk and ginger slices from the soup.
5. Serve the beef soup hot, garnished with bean sprouts, sliced green onions, and fried shallots. It’s traditionally enjoyed with steamed rice.
6. Optionally, pair with sambal for added heat.

Keywords: Traditional, Hearty, Spices, Soup, Indonesian

Spice Rack: Coriander Powder, Galangal, Lemongrass, Ginger

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