Introduction
Soto Mie Bogor is a popular dish from Bogor, a city in West Java, Indonesia. It is a type of soup that is made with mie (noodles) and various meat and vegetable toppings. Soto Mie Bogor is a comfort food that is perfect for cold and rainy days, and it is also a popular street food in Indonesia.
Ingredients
To make Soto Mie Bogor, you will need the following ingredients:
- 600 grams of thin egg noodles (mie kuning)
- 500 grams of beef (brisket or shank)
- 500 grams of beef bones
- 2 liters of water
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 4 shallots
- 3 stalks of lemongrass
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 100 grams of bean sprouts
- 100 grams of boiled potatoes, sliced
- 100 grams of boiled carrots, sliced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- Fried shallots and celery leaves for garnish
Instructions
Here are the instructions to make Soto Mie Bogor:
- Boil the beef and beef bones in a pot with 2 liters of water for 30 minutes. Skim off any impurities and discard them.
- While the beef is boiling, prepare the spice paste by grinding the garlic, shallots, coriander seeds, cumin, and turmeric powder in a mortar and pestle or food processor.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the spice paste until fragrant.
- Add the sautéed spice paste, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, salt, and sugar to the pot of beef and bones. Continue boiling for another hour or until the beef is tender.
- Remove the beef and set it aside to cool. Once cooled, slice the beef into thin pieces.
- Boil the egg noodles according to package instructions and set them aside.
- Prepare the toppings by blanching the bean sprouts, potatoes, and carrots in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the Soto Mie Bogor by placing the egg noodles in a bowl, followed by the sliced beef, blanched vegetables, and hard-boiled egg.
- Ladle the broth over the noodles and toppings.
- Garnish with fried shallots and celery leaves.
Nutrition
Soto Mie Bogor is a nutritious and filling dish that is perfect for a meal. Here is the estimated nutritional value per serving:
- Calories: 575
- Protein: 43 grams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Sodium: 877 mg
Closing
Soto Mie Bogor is a delicious and comforting Indonesian dish that is worth trying. Its flavorful broth and toppings make it a complete meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are a fan of Indonesian cuisine or just looking for a hearty soup to warm you up, Soto Mie Bogor is definitely worth a try.
