Boyolali – Soto Boyolali is a variant of soto originating from Boyolali, Central Java, Indonesia. This dish is known for its rich broth, aromatic spices and fresh ingredients used.

Here is a Soto Boyolali recipe that you can try at home. Let’s take a peek at the recipe and how to make it.

Soto Boyolali recipe

Materials needed:

• 500 grams of beef (choose parts that have fat and a little vein, such as ribs or beef), cut into several pieces
• 2 liters of water
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
• 3 pieces of lime leaves
• 2 cm ginger, crushed
• 4 red onions, puree
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
• 200 grams of bean sprouts, brewed with hot water and drained
• Celery leaves, finely sliced
• Fried onions to taste
• Sambal or sweet soy sauce as a complement
• Complementary materials (optional):
• Boiled eggs, sliced ​​into two parts
• Shrimp crisp