Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup
Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup features tender, fall-apart oxtail in a clear, aromatic broth layered with warm spices like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Sweet carrots, creamy potatoes, and tomatoes balance the rich beefiness, while a touch of fish sauce deepens the savoriness. Serve this comforting bowl for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend meal when you want something richly restorative.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook5 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Place the shallots, 2 onion quarters, ginger, and garlic in a food processor and pulse into a paste.
- 2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir the cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shallot paste and fry until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the oxtails; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir the remaining onion quarters, celery, and 2 carrots into the pot. Pour in enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the oxtail is tender, about 5 hours.
- 4
Stir the potatoes, 3 carrots, salt, and black pepper into the pot. Increase the heat and simmer the soup until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the sugar and fish sauce; stir well to combine.
- 5
Ladle the soup into large serving bowls; top with tomato wedges and French-fried onions.
- Calories 700.55 kcal High
- Protein 52.8 g Good Source
- Carbs 58.36 g Moderate
- Total Fat 31.43 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.44 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 122.48 mg High
- Sodium 1018.24 mg High
- Fiber 2.65 g Low Source
- Sugar 10.39 g High
- Added Sugar 4.96 g Moderate
- Calcium 79.34 mg Low Source
- Iron 6.29 mg Good Source
- Potassium 533.4 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 69.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup is an Indonesian soup recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 700.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup?
- It is an Indonesian soup recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup?
- Explore these Indonesian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup?
- About 6 hrs 15 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 700.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sop Buntut: Indonesian Oxtail Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
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