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Sop Buntut

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fresh gingerjahe segar25 gFind it at any supermarket or Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · fresh ginger
Why it is hereclean warmth in the long oxtail simmer
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brown onionbawang bombai150 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · brown onion
Why it is heresweet restaurant-style aromatic base
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garlicbawang putih20 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · garlic
Why it is heresavoury backbone sautéed before it enters the broth
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waxy potatoeskentang yang tidak mudah hancur350 gFind it at supermarket; choose a waxy variety such as Nicola
Ingredient notes · waxy potatoes
Why it is herestarchy vegetable that should remain in clean-edged chunks
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carrotswortel250 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · carrots
Why it is heresweet vegetable contrast added after the potato
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ripe tomatoestomat matang150 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · ripe tomatoes
Why it is herefresh acidity and colour added for only the final minutes
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Meat or seafood

meaty beef oxtail piecesbuntut sapi berdaging1.2 kgFind it at halal butcher, independent butcher, or Asian grocer meat counter
Ingredient notes · meaty beef oxtail pieces
Why it is herecollagen-rich meat and the foundation of the clear stock
Useful swapmeaty beef short ribs or bone-in shank, though the dish is no longer strictly sop buntut
Do not missAsk for evenly cut meaty middle sections; thin tail tips give bone without enough meat.
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Dry pantry

fresh waterair bersih5.5 LFind it at tap or drinking water
Ingredient notes · fresh water
Why it is hereseparate blanching water and the measured soup stock base
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fine saltgaram halus15 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · fine salt
Why it is hereseasons the standardised broth after reduction
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white sugargula pasir4 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · white sugar
Why it is herea small amount rounds the pepper and nutmeg without making sweet soup
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Spices

cloves and cinnamoncengkeh dan kayu manis4 cloves + 3 cm cinnamonFind it at supermarket spice aisle
Ingredient notes · cloves and cinnamon
Why it is hererestrained warm spice behind the beef
Do not missDo not add extra star anise or cardamom automatically; too much whole spice makes the broth medicinal.
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black peppercornsmerica hitam butiran4 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · black peppercorns
Why it is herecoarse pepper warmth without chilli heat
Useful swapwhite pepper for a paler, gentler broth
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fresh nutmegpala segar1 gFind it at supermarket spice aisle
Ingredient notes · fresh nutmeg
Why it is heresignature aromatic finish added only near the end
Useful swap0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
Do not missMeasure it; more nutmeg does not make a better soup.
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Chilled

unsalted buttermentega tawar15 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · unsalted butter
Why it is herefamiliar Jakarta hotel-style aroma for the sautéed alliums
Useful swapneutral oil for a dairy-free soup
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Garnish

spring onion and celery leavesdaun bawang dan daun seledri55 gFind it at Asian grocer for Indonesian celery or supermarket tender celery leaves
Ingredient notes · spring onion and celery leaves
Why it is herefresh green lift at the end of the soup
Useful swapuse tender celery leaves, not a large quantity of Western celery stalk
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fried shallotsbawang goreng25 gFind it at Indonesian or Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · fried shallots
Why it is herecrisp savoury finish added at the table
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lime, sambal, kecap manis, and empingjeruk limau, sambal, kecap manis, dan emping6 servingsFind it at Indonesian grocer plus supermarket produce
Ingredient notes · lime, sambal, kecap manis, and emping
Why it is herelets each diner control acid, chilli, sweetness, and crunch
Do not missCheck kecap and crackers for soy, wheat, and shared-fryer allergens.
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City route

Where to shop first.

Melbournemeaty beef oxtail pieces (buntut sapi berdaging)

Start with an Indonesian or broader Asian grocer for meaty beef oxtail pieces; use supermarkets or butchers for meaty beef oxtail pieces, fresh water.

meaty beef oxtail pieces: meaty beef short ribs or bone-in shank, though the dish is no longer strictly sop buntut.

meaty beef oxtail pieces: Ask for evenly cut meaty middle sections; thin tail tips give bone without enough meat.

Melbourne destinations

Nearby Asian grocers Search Tozerba Search Asian Pantry Toko Nusantara

Search Coles

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Jakartabuntut sapi berdaging (meaty beef oxtail pieces)

Start with pasar stalls for buntut sapi berdaging, jahe segar; use supermarkets or online marketplaces for sealed pantry staples.

meaty beef oxtail pieces: meaty beef short ribs or bone-in shank, though the dish is no longer strictly sop buntut.

meaty beef oxtail pieces: Ask for evenly cut meaty middle sections; thin tail tips give bone without enough meat.

Jakarta destinations

Nearby traditional markets Pasar Jaya network Super Indo locations Ranch Market outlets Hypermart online

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