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Kaledo (Palu Beef Shank Soup)

Kaledo

Palu's beef shank soup (Kaki Lembu Donggala) in a clear, sour and spicy broth with young tamarind and bird's eye chillies. The marrow is sipped through a straw.

Time
4 hr
Serves
6 people
Origin
Central Sulawesi
Type
Vegetables, Soto & Soups
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Ingredients

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To serve

How to Make

  1. Boil the shank and discard the first water.

  2. Boil again in clean water for 3 to 4 hours until the meat and skin fall off the bone.

  3. Add the tamarind and salt and cook 15 minutes.

  4. Add the ground chillies and stir.

  5. Serve hot with fried shallots, boiled cassava and a straw for the marrow.

Kitchen tip

Kaledo's seasoning is very simple. Its richness comes from the long-simmered bone broth.

Questions

Where does Kaledo (Palu Beef Shank Soup) come from?

Kaledo is a traditional dish from Central Sulawesi (capital: Palu), in the Sulawesi region of Indonesia.

How long does Kaledo (Palu Beef Shank Soup) take to make?

It takes about 4 hr in total to make 6 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Kaledo (Palu Beef Shank Soup)?

Kaledo's seasoning is very simple. Its richness comes from the long-simmered bone broth.

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