20-Min Rawon — Indonesian Black Beef Soup
Deep, savory beef soup with that signature dark richness from kluwek nuts and aromatic spices. Serve with rice, crackers, sambal, and soft-boiled eggs for an authentic, weeknight-easy version.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 medium shallot, sliced
- 4 clove garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp kluwek (black nut) paste or jarred kluwek purée
- 4 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add shallots and garlic, cook until fragrant, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add beef cubes and brown on all sides, stirring occasionally, for 4–5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in kluwek paste until well combined, coating the beef.
- 4
Pour in beef broth and add palm sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Simmer for 10–12 minutes until beef is tender and broth turns dark and rich.
- 6
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls with rice, krupuk, sambal, soft-boiled egg, bean sprouts, and lime wedge.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4–5 quart)
- wooden spoon or ladle
- knife and cutting board
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