Bekasi-Style Beef Soup with Rice Noodles

Name: Bekasi-Style Beef Soup with Rice Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 oz beef sirloin; 4 oz rice noodles; 4 cups beef broth; 2 cups bean sprouts; 4 leaves kaffir lime leaves; 1-inch piece galangal; 2 stalks lemongrass; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro

A comforting bowl of beef broth with rice noodles, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs, simmered to perfection.

Cuisine: Indonesian

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz beef sirloin
4 oz rice noodles
4 cups beef broth
2 cups bean sprouts
4 leaves kaffir lime leaves
1-inch piece galangal
2 stalks lemongrass
2 tbsp fresh cilantro

Instructions

Step 1: Thinly slice 8 oz beef sirloin against the grain. Trim and slice 1-inch galangal and 2 lemongrass stalks into thin rounds. Place in a pot with 4 cups beef broth, 4 kaffir lime leaves, and 1-inch galangal slice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Add 2 cups bean sprouts and 4 oz rice noodles to the broth. Cook for 5 minutes until noodles are tender but still firm.
Step 3: Add sliced beef sirloin and cook for 2 minutes until just opaque. Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
Step 4: Discard kaffir lime leaves and galangal. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, with extra bean sprouts on the side.