Betawi beef and coconut soup (Soto Betawi) from Coconut & Sambal: Recipes from My Indonesian Kitchen (page 74) by Lara Lee

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Accompaniments: Cucumber, chilli and shallot pickle (Acar ketimun); Ground chilli sambal ulek (Sambal ulek)

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    Can substitute macadamia nuts, almonds, or cashew nuts for candlenuts; and Thai shallots for banana shallots.

  • JuneHawk on February 24, 2026

    I used chuck shoulder because I couldn't find brisket. It turned out so nice and tender. This is incredible, especially with the suggested sambal oelek and lime juice. One of the best things I have ever eaten.

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