Soto Mie Bogor -- Bogor-style Noodle Soup

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a vegetarian option and is often more affordable.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Rice noodles are gluten-free and can be less expensive.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: caramelized onions

💰Cheaper: onion flakes

Onion flakes are a budget-friendly alternative.

sambal

🥗Healthier: chili paste

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Hot sauce can provide a similar heat profile.

Prepare the broth by sautéing garlic, candlenuts, red chilies, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg in 2 tablespoons of oil until fragrant.

Add pounded ginger and galangal to the sautéed mixture and cook briefly.

Transfer the mixture to a pot and sear the beef with the spices.

Add 2 L of water, sugar, and soy sauces (ketchup manis and ketchup asin) to the pot.

Season the broth with stock powder and adjust flavors as needed.

Cook the egg noodles and rice noodles according to package directions, then toss with 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil.

Blanch the cabbage and set aside.

Soak the bean sprouts in hot water to soften.

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