Madura Island Style Soup

Madura Island Style Soup - Soto Madura

Ingredients

4 kemiri nuts

3 shallots, sliced

2 garlic cloves, sliced

1 tsp. salt, or to taste

¼ tsp. white pepper

¼ tsp. turmeric

a ½-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced

6 cups of water

1 lb. boneless beef chuck

2 stalks of lemongrass

lime slices

2 Tbs. raw rice, soaked in ¼ cup water for 10 minutes

 

 

Method

1.      In a food processor, chop fine the nuts, then blend them with the shallots, garlic, salt, pepper, turmeric, and ginger to form a paste.

2.      In a large pot, combine the paste with the water, beef, lemongrass, and 1 lemon slice and bring mixture to a boil over moderate heat.

3.      In the food processor, blend rice mixture to coarse consistency and add this to the beef mixture. Cook the soup covered, over low heat for 1½-2 hours, or until the beef is tender. Adjust the seasoning.

4.      Serve the soup hot, garnished with egg and lemon slices.