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:

1. Boil the chicken in water until cooked. Remove the chicken and shred the meat.
2. In a separate pot, sauté garlic, ginger, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal until fragrant.
3. Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the shredded chicken and broth. Simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Serve the soup with the accompaniments and garnish with fried shallots. Squeeze lime over the top and add sambal if desired.