Indonesian Lamb Soup

Indonesian Lamb Soup
  • Author: cookingetcetera

This aromatic and flavorful Lamb in Coconut Milk stew is a comforting and hearty dish that will warm you up from the inside out. The tender pieces of lamb are simmered in a rich coconut milk broth infused with a blend of spices and herbs, creating a cozy and satisfying meal. Served with steamed rice and crispy fried shallots on top, this dish is perfect for a comforting family dinner or a special gathering with friends.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • * 1 kg of lamb -
  • (I added a few pcss of lamb ribs for flavors)
  • * 1 liter coconut milk (canned or packaged is fine)
  • * 1/2 cabbage - roughly chopped
  • * 4 pcs whole cloves
  • * 2 pcs red tomatoes, chopped
  • * 1 stalk of lemon grass - bruised
  • * 2 cm galangal
  • * 4 pcs kaffir lime leaves
  • * 6 pods of cardamoms
  • * 3 cm cinnamon stick
  • * 10 pcs red (or bird eye’s) chilies, sliced
  • Processed (paste) Ingredients:
  • * 8 pcs shallots
  • * 6 pcs garlic
  • * 2 cm fresh garlic
  • * 5 pcs candlenuts - flame roasted would taste better
  • * 1/2 tsp coriander seeds - toasted would taste better
  • * 1/2 tsp cumin powder

Instructions

  • In a pressure cook, boil lamb in 1 ltr water until tender enough
  • Stir fry processed ingredients until fragrant. Add lemon grass
  • Mix in the cooked ingredients into lamb pot, add the rest of ingredients. Let it cook for a while, stir in coconut milk
  • Add chopped cabbage, tomatoes & chilies. Let it cooked through
  • Ready to serve with warm steamed rice on the side
  • and sprinkles of fried shallots (Indonesians call it bawang goreng)

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Yield

Serves 4