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Saffron and Lemon Soto Betawi with Beef and Coconut Milk

Name: Saffron and Lemon Soto Betawi with Beef and Coconut Milk
Total time: 77 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 500g beef chuck; 4 cups water; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped scallions; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 1 tbsp lemon zest

Luxurious saffron and bright lemon zest elevate the soup.

77 minutes4 servings

Method

Brown beef in a pan, then add water, onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender.
Soak saffron threads in a little water during preparation and stir in lemon zest during preparation.
Stir in coconut milk and cook for 10 minutes.
Season to taste and serve with rice and lime.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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