Beef simmers with keluak, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and spice paste into a black Indonesian soup.
30 min prep 95 min cook
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Dice the beef shank and boil it with water for 60 minutes.
Crush shallots, garlic, keluak kernels, coriander seed, and turmeric into a paste.
Fry the spice paste in vegetable oil for 4 minutes.
Add lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to the pot.
Transfer the boiled beef and broth to the spiced pot.
Add salt and black pepper and simmer the soup for 30 minutes.
Soak the bean sprouts in hot water for 30 seconds and drain.
Finely chop the scallions and add them to bowls with the bean sprouts.
💡 Tip: Smell the keluak before crushing; discard any bitter or spoiled-smelling pieces.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with bean sprouts, scallions, rice, and sambal.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~390
kcal calories
34
g protein
16
g carbs
21
g fat
1.1g
Sugar
0.8g
Fiber
1175.7mg
Sodium
1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (60%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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