Delicious Indonesian Oxtail Soup Recipe: How to Make Sop Buntut at Home

 

        Oxtail soup is one of Indonesia's most famous dishes. It is made from beef tail that is cooked for a long time with various spices and herbs, resulting in a rich and savory flavor. For Indonesian cuisine enthusiasts, oxtail soup is a must-try dish.

        Oxtail soup is a soup dish made from beef tail that is cooked with rich spices and various herbs. This dish is very famous in Indonesia and has become one of Indonesia's signature dishes known throughout the world. Oxtail soup is typically cooked for a long time using ingredients such as shallots, garlic, ginger, bay leaves, lime leaves, lemongrass, red chili peppers, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, salt, sugar, beef broth, and cooking oil. The beef tail is cut into pieces and then cooked in the sautéed spices. During the cooking process, vegetables like carrots and potatoes are added to enhance the taste and texture.

        Oxtail soup is often served with warm white rice and pickled cucumber or chili sauce as a complement. This dish is very delicious and savory, so many people love it. Oxtail soup is also often served in Indonesian restaurants and is a popular choice for special occasions such as weddings or family gatherings.

Here is a recipe and method for making oxtail soup that you can try at home: Ingredients: 

• 1 kg beef tail, cut into pieces 

• 2 liters of water 

• 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised 

• 4 bay leaves 

• 4 lime leaves 

• 4 cm galangal, bruised 

• 5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 

• 4 shallots, finely chopped 

• 2 tomatoes, cut into pieces 

• 3 carrots, cut into pieces 

• 3 potatoes, cut into pieces 

• 5 red chili peppers, mashed 

• 1 tsp sugar 

• 1 tsp salt 

• 2 tbsp cooking oil 

Instructions: 

1. Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan, sauté garlic, shallots, red chili peppers, galangal, bay leaves, and lime leaves until fragrant. 

2. Add the beef tail pieces, stir until the meat changes color and the spices are evenly mixed. 

3. Pour in enough water, cook until boiling and remove any impurities that appear on the surface. 

4. Lower the heat and let the oxtail soup simmer slowly for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and the spices are absorbed. 

5. Add the carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes, cook until the vegetables are tender but still crunchy.
6. Add salt and sugar, stir well and cook for 5-10 minutes. 

7. The oxtail soup is ready to be served in a bowl, served with white rice and complementary dishes such as chili sauce or pickles.

That's the recipe and method for making oxtail soup that you can try at home. Good luck!