Soto Ayam Recipe
Soto at glance: Soto is an Indonesian traditional soup, Soto can vary by region but usually includes a savory broth, meat (often chicken or beef), noodles, and a mix of vegetables and spices. Soto ayam (chicken soup) is especially popular.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 liters of water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 inches ginger, minced
- 2 stalks lemongrass, smashed
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 inches galangal, smashed
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Accompaniments:
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
- 200g glass noodles, soaked
- 2 cups bean sprouts, blanched
- 2 potatoes, boiled and sliced
- Fried shallots (for garnish)
- Lime wedges
- Sambal (chili paste)
Instructions:
- Boil the chicken in water until cooked. Remove the chicken and shred the meat.
- In a separate pot, sauté garlic, ginger, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal until fragrant.
- Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded chicken and broth. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve the soup with the accompaniments and garnish with fried shallots. Squeeze lime over the top and add sambal if desired.
