Indonesian Oxtail Soup (Sop Buntot)

Ingredients

• 1 kg oxtail, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 cups beef or chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro to garnish

Directions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the oxtail and cook until nicely browned, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ground spices and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the fish sauce, soy sauces, and sugar and mix well. Pour in the beef or chicken stock and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the oxtail is tender.
6. Stir in the lime juice, coconut milk, and salt to taste.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Sop Buntot is an Indonesian oxtail soup, which is often served with rice or noodles.
• The soup is traditionally made with oxtail, but other meats such as beef, pork, or chicken can also be used.
• The traditional recipe calls for a variety of spices, including coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon.
• The soup is usually served with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro.