Soto Betawi Susu

Ingredients:
1 kg beef stew
2 cm galangal, bruised
Lemongrass stalk, white part, bruised
4 bayleaves
2 tomatoes
500 ml milk
150 ml coconut milk (optional)

Spice Paste:
6 shallots
4 garlic
2 cm ginger
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin or less
salt & pepper to taste

Process all spice paste ingredients in a small food processor, fry it until fragrant, set aside.

Sides: 
2 or 3 potatoes, cut into cubes and fry it.
2 or 3 tomatoes, chopped
Fried shallots
Belinjo crackers
Sweet soy sauce
Lime
Sambal oelek (if you like it spicy)

How to make:

• Boil the beef until tender approximately 1 hr or more. From time to time scoop away the fat and any scum that rises to the surface. 
• Add the galangal, bayleaves, lemongrass, and tomatoes. 
• Add the spice paste & the rest of the ingredients, keep stirring. Bring it to boil.
• Place the sides to a bowl then pour in the beef soup. Ready to serve.