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How to Make Sop Buntut (Indonesian Oxtail Soup) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indonesian cuisine is known for its rich and flavorful dishes, and Sop Buntut is no exception. This traditional Indonesian oxtail soup is a beloved comfort food that has been enjoyed by generations. The dish has a unique blend of savory and aromatic flavors, making it a favorite among locals and foreigners alike.

Sop Buntut, which translates to "oxtail soup" in English, is often enjoyed as a hearty meal on its own or as a starter to a larger feast. It is a popular dish in Indonesia, w...

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Ingredients

  • 4 shallots, peeled and halved
  • 1 large onion, quartered, divided
  • 1 (2 inch) piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced across the grain
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 6 whole cloves (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 pounds meaty oxtail pieces, at room temperature
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces, divided
  • 4 cups water, or as needed to cover
  • 3 waxy potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 3 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 ripe roma tomatoes, sliced horizontally into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Combine shallots, 2 onion quarters, ginger, and garlic in a food processor; pulse into a paste.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shallot paste and fry until fragrant and slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add oxtails; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir remaining onion quarters, celery, and 2 carrots into the pot. Pour in enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until oxtail is tender, about 5 hours.
  • Stir potatoes, 3 carrots, salt, and black pepper into the pot. Increase heat and simmer soup until potatoes and carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Add sugar and fish sauce; stir well to combine.
  • Ladle soup into large serving bowls; top with tomato wedges and French-fried onions.

    • Nutrition

    520 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 125mg
    • Sodium: 1217mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 906mg

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