Spicy beef curry soup with potatoes and eggs
Coto makassar is a hearty Buginese curry soup from Makassar, featuring beef, potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs in a rich, spiced broth.
Serves 4
Boil 4 eggs in water for 10-12 minutes until hard-boiled. Cool, peel, and set aside.
Cool eggs quickly in ice water for easier peeling
Heat oil in a large pot. Brown cubed beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Good searing is essential for deep flavor
Add spice paste to the pot, cook for 3 minutes until fragrant. Add beef back, pour in broth and coconut milk. Bring to boil, then simmer for 40 minutes.
Spice paste should be very fragrant
Add potatoes and halved hard-boiled eggs. Simmer 15 more minutes until potatoes are tender. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Toast whole spices before grinding for deeper flavor
Slow cooking develops more complex flavors
Serve with rice for authentic meal
Add more vegetables like carrots or green beans
Make spicier by increasing chili content
Use chicken for lighter version
Keeps refrigerated for 3-4 days. Excellent for reheating.
Coto makassar is the pride of Makassar, South Sulawesi, representing centuries of Buginese culinary refinement.
Traditional blend of galangal, turmeric, coriander, and chilies, ground together.
Yes, though homemade paste has better flavor.
Per serving · 4 servings total
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