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Rawon is a traditional dish from East Java, Indonesia, known for its rich, black-colored broth made from kluwek (black nuts). This dish has a deep umami flavor and is typically served with warm rice, salted eggs, bean sprouts, and shrimp crackers. Here’s a complete recipe to make delicious nasi rawon at home.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
• 500 grams of beef (preferably brisket or shank)
• 2 liters of water
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 piece of galangal, bruised
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
Spice Paste:
• 5 shallots
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 4 candlenuts, roasted
• 1 tsp coriander seeds, roasted
• ½ tsp cumin, roasted
• 3 kluwek nuts, soaked in warm water and mashed
• 1 small turmeric root, roasted
• Salt and sugar to taste
Side Dishes:
• Steamed white rice
• Blanched short bean sprouts
• Salted eggs
• Shrimp crackers
• Fried shallots
• Sambal (spicy chili paste)
Cooking Instructions
1. Boil the Beef
Boil the beef in 2 liters of water until tender. Remove the beef, cut it into small pieces, then return it to the broth.
2. Sauté the Spice Paste
Heat oil in a pan and sauté the spice paste along with bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and galangal until fragrant and well-cooked.
3. Add to the Broth
Pour the sautéed spice mixture into the beef broth. Stir well and let it simmer so the flavors meld together.
4. Adjust the Seasoning
Add salt and sugar to taste. Continue cooking on low heat until the beef is tender and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
5. Serve
Serve hot over steamed rice with blanched bean sprouts, salted eggs, shrimp crackers, fried shallots, and sambal for extra flavor.
Tips for the Best Rawon
✅ Use slightly fatty beef for a richer broth.
✅ Choose fresh kluwek nuts to avoid bitterness.
✅ Slow-cook the broth to allow the flavors to develop fully.
Enjoy your homemade nasi rawon! 🍛😋
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