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Bat Soup

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indonesian

Ingredients

  • 1 large fruit bat whole, washed
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (galangal)
  • 1-2 lime leaves (kaffir leaves)
  • carrot or other vegetables (cleaned peeled and chopped)
  • salt to taste
  • white pepper to taste
  • sugar to taste
  • water
To serve:
  • lime juice
  • coconut milk unsweetened
  • light soy sauce

Instructions

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  1. Ass the bat to a pot and fill it with water to cover the bat. Add salt and the quartered onion and bring to pot to a boil. Then turn the heat down and simmer until the bat is tender and the skin comes apart easily (1 - 2 hours).
  2. After the bat has cooked, take it out and allow to cool until you can handle it and remove the skin and bones. Strain the broth into another large pot and set back on the heat.
  3. While the stock continues to simmer, add the lime leaves, ginger, carrots ( plus other vegetables) , ginger. Add the diced bat meat back in and cook everything until tender.
  4. Divide the bat soup into bowls and serve with coconut milk and light soy sauce to your liking. Also, don't forget to add some lime juice for an extra zingy taste!
  5. Serve it hot with rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Photo credit: anthonioo & Mei-Ling