Coto Makassar: Rich Makassar Peanut Beef Soup
A rich, peanut-based beef soup from Makassar, South Sulawesi, served with ketupat rice cakes and lime.
📑 In This Guide
💡 Did You Know?
Coto Makassar traditionally uses beef offal including tripe and liver, making it one of the most nutritious soups in Indonesian cuisine.
🛒 Ingredients
- 500 g beef tenderloin
- 200 g roasted peanuts, ground
- 2 liters water
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 3 lemongrass stalks, bruised
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- Salt and beef bouillon powder to taste
- Ground spice paste: 8 shallots, 5 garlic cloves, 3 cm ginger, 3 cm galangal, 2 cm turmeric, 1 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp pepper, 3 candlenuts
- Garnish: rice cakes, spring onions, lime, chili sambal, fried shallots
👨🍳 Instructions
- Boil beef in 1.5 liters of water until tender. Remove beef, dice. Strain the broth.
- Grind roasted peanuts with a little water into a paste.
- Sauté ground spice paste in oil until fragrant. Add lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.
- Pour beef broth into the sautéed spices. Add peanut paste. Stir well.
- Cook on low heat until broth thickens and becomes oily, about 30 minutes.
- Add diced beef. Add salt and bouillon powder.
- Cook until broth is very thick and spices are fully absorbed.
- Serve hot with rice cakes, spring onions, fried shallots, and lime.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coto Makassar: Rich Makassar Peanut Beef Soup?
A rich, peanut-based beef soup from Makassar, South Sulawesi, served with ketupat rice cakes and lime.
Where does Coto Makassar: Rich Makassar Peanut Beef Soup come from?
Coto Makassar: Rich Makassar Peanut Beef Soup originates from Indonesia. It is a beloved traditional dish that has been passed down through generations of Indonesian cooks.
What makes Coto Makassar: Rich Makassar Peanut Beef Soup broth special?
The broth in Coto Makassar: Rich Makassar Peanut Beef Soup gets its distinctive flavor from 3 lemongrass stalks, bruised, Ground spice paste: 8 shallots, 5 garlic cloves, 3 cm ginger, 3 cm galangal, 2 cm turmeric, 1 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp pepper, 3 candlenuts. The broth is typically simmered for hours to extract maximum flavor from the bones and spices.
Is Coto Makassar: Rich Makassar Peanut Beef Soup difficult to make?
Coto Makassar: Rich Makassar Peanut Beef Soup requires moderate cooking skills. While the steps are clear, some techniques need practice.
How can I adjust the spiciness of Coto Makassar: Rich Makassar Peanut Beef Soup?
The spiciness can be easily adjusted by modifying the amount of chili peppers. For milder versions, reduce or omit the bird's eye chilies (cabe rawit).
How do I store leftover Coto Makassar: Rich Makassar Peanut Beef Soup?
Store leftover Coto Makassar: Rich Makassar Peanut Beef Soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. The flavors actually improve overnight as the spices continue to meld.
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This recipe has been carefully researched, tested, and documented to preserve authentic Indonesian culinary traditions. Sources include traditional cookbooks, regional culinary experts, and cultural heritage references from Indonesia.