Indonesian Rawon Recipe | Traditional East Javanese Black Beef Soup

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Indonesian Rawon Recipe | Traditional East Javanese Black Beef Soup

Indonesian Rawon is a traditional black beef soup originating from East Java, renowned for its rich, earthy flavor and distinctive dark broth made from keluak (black nuts). Tender chunks of beef are slowly simmered with aromatic spices, garlic, shallots, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves, creating a deeply savory and fragrant soup. Rawon is one of Indonesia's most iconic dishes and is commonly served with steamed rice, salted eggs, bean sprouts, sambal, and crispy shrimp crackers. This hearty and comforting soup is perfect for family meals, special occasions, and anyone wanting to experience authentic Indonesian cuisine.

Cooking Method


  1. Blend the keluak flesh, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, candlenuts, and coriander into a smooth paste.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Sauté the spice paste for 8–10 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and bay leaves.
  5. Stir in the beef cubes and cook until lightly browned.
  6. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1½–2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  8. Season with salt, black pepper, and palm sugar if desired.
  9. Remove the lemongrass, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves before serving.
  10. Serve hot with steamed rice, bean sprouts, salted eggs, fried shallots, sambal, and shrimp crackers.

 

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Ingredients

Beef Soup : Beef chuck or brisket – 2 lb (900 g), cut into cubes ,, Beef broth – 8 cups (2 liters) ,, Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp ,, Lemongrass – 2 stalks, bruised

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Beef Soup : Kaffir lime leaves – 4 ,, Bay leaves – 2 ,, Salt – 2 tsp

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Beef Soup : Ground black pepper – ½ tsp ,, Palm sugar – 1 tsp (optional)

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Spice Paste : Keluak (black nuts) – 5, flesh removed ,, Shallots – 8 ,, Garlic – 5 cloves ,, Fresh ginger – 2-inch piece

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Spice Paste : Fresh turmeric – 1-inch piece (or 1 tsp ground turmeric) ,, Candlenuts – 4 (or macadamia nuts as a substitute) ,, Ground coriander – 2 tsp

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For Serving : Steamed jasmine rice ,, Bean sprouts ,, Salted eggs, halved

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For Serving : Fried shallots ,, Sambal ,, Shrimp crackers (Krupuk)

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