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A black beef soup coloured and flavoured by the keluak nut.

Rawon gets its striking black colour and earthy, nutty flavour from keluak, the fermented seed of the kepayang tree. Beef is simmered in the broth with garlic, shallot, galangal and turmeric.

It is served with rice, bean sprouts, salted egg, crackers and sambal, and is especially loved in Surabaya.

Cultural context

A favourite of Surabaya and East Java, often eaten for breakfast.

Key ingredients

  • Beef
  • Keluak nut
  • Shallot and garlic
  • Galangal
  • Turmeric

Good to know

  • Black broth from keluak nut
  • Surabaya favourite
  • Served with salted egg

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