Soto Daging Recipe: A Delicious Malaysian Soup
Introduction
Soto Daging is a traditional Malaysian soup that is perfect for a cold, rainy day. It is made up of a flavorful broth, tender beef, and an array of herbs and spices that make for a savory and satisfying dish. The dish is popular in Malaysia and can be found in many local restaurants and food stalls. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make Soto Daging at home.Ingredient
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:- 500g of beef (preferably beef shank)
- 2 liters of water
- 2 stalks of lemongrass
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 large onion
- 1-inch ginger
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons of coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon of cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 cup of bean sprouts
- 1 cup of sliced cabbage
- 1 cup of sliced celery
- 1 cup of sliced scallions
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Chili paste (optional)
Instructions
Now that you have gathered all the ingredients, let's start making Soto Daging:- Cut the beef into small cubes and set aside.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic, onion, and ginger.
- Heat a pot with cooking oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped garlic, onion, and ginger to the pot and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, and turmeric powder to the pot and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the beef cubes to the pot and stir-fry for 5 minutes or until the beef is browned.
- Add the water, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, salt, and sugar to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
- Remove the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves from the pot and discard.
- Add the coconut milk to the pot and stir well.
- Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the garnishes by blanching the bean sprouts, cabbage, celery, and scallions in boiling water for 1 minute.
- Divide the blanched vegetables into bowls.
- Ladle the soup over the vegetables.
- Squeeze a lime wedge over the soup.
- Serve hot with chili paste on the side (optional).
Nutrition
Now, let's take a look at the nutrition facts for Soto Daging:- Calories: 380
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 28g