Diced Beef In Black Sauce Soup - {Rawon}

3/4 lb beef brisket, cut 3/4" cubes
2 bay leaves
4 kaffir lime leaves
1 lemongrass stalk, bruised
3/4 inch galangal (laos), bruised
Salt, to taste
Freshly-ground white pepper, to taste
6 cups water
2 Tbs vegetable oil
=== SPICE PASTE ===
4 small shallots
2 garlic cloves
4 candlenuts
3 kluwek, take out the
nut meat only
2 red chilies
=== GARNISH ===
1/4 lb short beansprouts
Basil leaves


Cara Membuat: Heat 2 tablespoons oil and stir-fry the spice paste for a minute or two.

Add bay leaves, kaffir's lime leaves, galangal, lemongrass, salt and pepper. Stir-fry until fragrant. Add the beef cubes and stir fry for a minute.

Meanwhile, heat water in a large pot and add the stir-fried beef cubes and cook on low heat until the meat is tender and flavor of the spices have been absorbed. If the water level dropped too much, add hot water.

Serve with beansprouts and basil

This recipe yields 3 to 4 servings.

Servings: 3