Still for Indonesian Week, my colleague attempted to make Soto Banjar. Soto Banjar comes from south part of Kalimantan Island (Borneo) while Banjar itself taken from Banjarmasin, the capital city for that province. 

Based on the original story about this dish, Soto Banjar’s gravy should be white in color, which comes from the milk added into it. It is later to be eaten with ketupat. But not many people fancy that kind of serving, hence some of them leave their soto plain. The funny thing is, when the gravy is plain, it shouldn’t be called soto. Instead, it has to be called soup - and soup shouldn’t be eaten with ketupat… but rice. Kinda complicated, rite? Plus actually the ingredients are still the same. 

Anyway, with ketupat or rice, just don’t forget perkedel (potato patties) and fried shallots to complete this comforting meal.