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Kalan-kuda (ginger buffalo soup)

A warming soup made with buffalo meat simmered for a long time with ginger, turmeric and garlic. The broth is fragrant and hot, ideal for cool evenings in the mountains.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into large cubes and brown it over high heat in the oil for 5 minutes, in batches if necessary.
  2. Finely chop the onion, garlic and ginger, then add them to the pot and fry for 3 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle over the turmeric and stir to coat the meat.
  4. Pour in the cold water, add the bay leaf and peppercorns, then bring to the boil.
  5. Skim the surface, lower the heat and simmer covered for 1 hour 30 to 2 hours, until the meat is very tender.
  6. Adjust the seasoning with salt and serve piping hot, topped with coriander if you have some.

Variations and tips

Root vegetable version. Add sliced carrots 30 minutes before the end of cooking for a more complete dish.

Using what's available here. Beef chuck gives an excellent result and replaces buffalo perfectly.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.