Soto Betawi

Indonesia · Southeast Asia

Short description: This rich beef soup has a creamy broth, tender meat, crisp crackers, and bright garnishes.
Ingredients: Beef, offal, coconut milk or milk, shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, tomatoes, lime, fried shallots, and emping crackers.
Cultural note: It is associated with capital-area soup stalls and family meals where the broth is served with rice or rice cakes.
Common misconception: The pale broth is not bland; aromatics, beef, and fried garnishes make it intensely savory.

image credit

creator:: Gunawan Kartapranata
source:: Wikimedia Commons
license:: CC BY-SA 3.0
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