Brenebon facts for kids
A bowl of warm brenebon soup
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| Alternative names | bruine bonen soep, sup kacang merah |
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| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Manado and Minahasa, North Sulawesi |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | kidney bean, pig or cow's trotters, garlic, scallion, shallots, etc. |
Brenebon soup, also called bruinebonensoep, is a tasty soup made with kidney beans. You can often find this soup in Eastern Indonesia, especially in the Manado area of North Sulawesi. It's a warm and comforting dish.
The soup is made from kidney beans and different vegetables. These ingredients are cooked in a flavorful broth. The broth is seasoned with spices like garlic and pepper, giving it a delicious taste.
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What is Brenebon Soup?
Brenebon soup is a popular dish in Indonesia. It's known for its rich flavor and hearty ingredients. It's often served hot, making it a great meal for any time of day.
Where Does Brenebon Come From?
This soup has interesting roots! It came from Dutch cooking during the time Indonesia was a Dutch colony. The people in Eastern Indonesia liked it and made it their own.
The name "brenebon" actually comes from the Dutch words bruine bonen. Bruine means "brown," and bonen means "beans." So, "bruine bonen" means "brown beans" or "red beans," which are the kidney beans used in the soup.
How is Brenebon Soup Made?
Making brenebon soup involves a few steps to get it just right.
Main Ingredients
The main ingredients for brenebon soup are kidney beans and meat. The meat, often from a pig or cow, is washed and soaked in water. This helps to make it tender. Then, the meat is boiled until it's very soft.
After that, the kidney beans are added to the broth. They cook with many spices. These spices usually include shallots, garlic, salt, sugar, pepper, nutmeg, and clove.
Adding Vegetables
Once the beans and spices are cooking, fresh vegetables are added. Common vegetables include green beans, celery, and scallions. These vegetables add more flavor and nutrition to the soup.
Serving Brenebon
Brenebon soup is usually served hot. It often comes with steamed rice. Many people also enjoy it with sambal, which is a spicy chili sauce. This adds a nice kick to the meal!
Different Kinds of Brenebon
There are a few ways to make brenebon soup, depending on who is cooking it.
Traditional Versions
In the original Dutch and Minahasa versions, pig trotters (parts of a pig's leg) are often used. These give the soup a very rich and thick broth. The pig trotters make the soup smooth and shiny.
Halal and Other Variations
Since brenebon soup is popular all over Indonesia, there are many different versions. Some versions are made to be halal, which means they follow Islamic dietary rules. In these versions, cow's trotters, beef ribs, or other bony parts of beef are used instead of pork.
There's also a version called sayur asem kacang merah. This soup uses a beef broth and has a sour taste from tamarind. It's similar to another Indonesian soup called sayur asem.
