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Some interesting facts about 'soto Betawi'
For those looking for authentic cuisine from the city itself, soto Betawi is certainly worth a mention. Here are some interesting facts you should know about soto Betawi.
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Soto Betawi is one of Jakarta's traditional dishes. It is usually served alongside rice, fried tempe, crackers and other side dishes. (instagram.com/cinclaudia/-)
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he capital city is indeed home to many culinary delights. From Padang restaurants to the sweet taste of Jogjakarta's gudeg, you can easily find any dish from the archipelago in Jakarta.
But for those looking for authentic cuisine from the city itself, soto Betawi is certainly worth a mention. Consisting of beef, fried potato and tomato cooked in coconut milk broth, the dish is deliciously different from other types of soto (aromatic chicken soup) in Indonesia. Soto Betawi has a slightly creamy taste, which makes it perfect for lunch on rainy days.
Here are some interesting facts you should know about soto Betawi.
The origin of soto Betawi
Obviously, the name soto Betawi came from its location, Jakarta. But it's believed that a long time ago, a soto seller called Lie Boen Po introduced the name "soto Betawi" for one of his soto types and popularized it. Unfortunately, Lie Boen Po's soto cart doesn't exist anymore so it's impossible to pay him a visit.
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Soto Betawi's nutrition facts
Not a lot of people consider eating soto Betawi healthy, especially because it contains coconut milk broth. This information might be useful for you.
Energy = 135 kkal
Protein = 2,5 gr
Fat = 8,8 gr
Carbohydrate = 11,5 gr
Calcium = 222 mg
Phosphor = 72 mg
Zinc = 1,9 mg
Vitamin A = 21 IU
Vitamin B1 = 0,04 mg
Vitamin C = 0 mg
Data provided by the Health Ministry.
Offal is vital in soto Betawi
There are different ways to enjoy soto Betawi, among them is soto Betawi with offal or just the meat, which is the most popular way people choose to order. You might not know this, but offal is actually an important part of soto Betawi. Besides being its trademark, offal also adds color to the dish to make it more diverse. So soto Betawi is not just about meat.
Coconut milk vs regular milk
Everybody knows that coconut milk broth is an important part of soto Betawi. But people also know that coconut milk is not so healthy. Nowadays, some soto Betawi restaurants have decided to replace coconut milk with regular milk. You won't notice the difference until you actually taste it. Regular milk adds a touch of smooth texture to soto Betawi. It's a great alternative if you're a healthy food enthusiast. (kes)
