Indonesian Spiced Chicken Soup (Soto Ayam Recipe)

Indonesian Soto Ayam Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 chicken, cut into pieces

• 2 packs rice vermicelli (bihun)

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• 250g cabbage, sliced

• 2 packs bean sprouts (tauge)

• Spice Paste:

  • 5 candlenuts
  • 7 shallots
  • 5 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 1 segment ginger
  • 2 segments turmeric

  Blend all the above ingredients except:

• 2 bay leaves

• 3 kaffir lime leaves

• 2 lemongrass stalks

  Complements:

• Spring onions

• Fried shallots

• Hard-boiled eggs

• Tomato

• A pinch of sugar

• Salt (adjust to taste)

• Mushroom broth powder (can be substituted with seasoning)

Steps:

1. Boil the Chicken: Start by boiling the chicken for about 15 minutes. Discard the water, replace it with fresh water, and continue boiling in the pot that will be used for the soup.

2. Prepare the Spice Paste: While waiting for the water to boil for the second time, sauté the blended spice paste until fragrant. Add bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass. Sauté until aromatic.

3. Cooking the Soup: Once the water boils and the spice paste is cooked, add the spice paste to the boiling water. Let the chicken simmer in the soup (you can add chicken feet for extra flavor).

4. Seasoning: Add a bit of sugar, salt, and mushroom broth powder to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

5. Prepare the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked in the soup, remove it and briefly fry it until just browned. Do not overcook. Drain and shred the chicken.

6. Prepare the Vegetables: Briefly blanch the cabbage and bean sprouts. Soak the rice vermicelli in hot water until softened, no need to boil.

7. Boil the Eggs: Boil the eggs for 15 minutes.

8. Assemble: In serving bowls, place the rice vermicelli, cabbage, bean sprouts, and eggs. Slice the tomatoes as desired and add shredded chicken.

9. Final Touch: Sprinkle with spring onions and fried shallots. Pour the hot soup over the prepared ingredients in the bowls.

10. Serve: Your Soto Ayam is ready to be enjoyed!

This traditional Indonesian chicken soup is rich in flavors from the aromatic spices and herbs, making it a comforting dish perfect for any time of day.