Soto Ayam Telur Puyuh Recipe
Ingredients:
- 250 grams chicken (ayam)
- 250 grams quail eggs (telur puyuh)
- 1 pack of cellophane noodles (mie soun)
- To taste: cabbage (kulbis)
- To taste: long bean sprouts (tauge panjang)
- To taste: celery leaves (pre sledri)
- Soy sauce (kecap)
- Lime (jeruk nipis)
For the Spice Paste (Bumbu Halus):
- 5 shallots (bawang merah)
- 4 cloves garlic (bawang putih)
- 1 cm turmeric (kunyit)
- To taste: ginger (jahe)
- To taste: galangal (laos)
- Salt (garam)
- Flavor enhancer (penyedap rasa)
- 2 bay leaves (daun salam)
- 2 kaffir lime leaves (daun jeruk)
- 1 stalk lemongrass (daun sereh)
- Red chilies (for sambal)
- Fried shallots (bawang merah goreng) for garnish
Instructions:
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Prepare the Quail Eggs: Begin by boiling the quail eggs until they are cooked through. Set them aside to cool.
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Cook the Noodles and Vegetables: In a separate pot, cook the cellophane noodles until they are tender. In another pot, briefly cook the cabbage and long bean sprouts to your preferred level of doneness (you may prefer them slightly cooked rather than raw).
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Make the Spice Paste: Using a mortar and pestle, grind together the shallots, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and galangal into a smooth paste. Make sure to include the bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass in the grinding process.
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Cook the Chicken: In a different pot, bring water to a boil and cook the chicken pieces until fully cooked.
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Sauté the Spice Paste: In a pan, heat a small amount of oil and sauté the spice paste until it becomes aromatic and golden.
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Combine and Simmer: Transfer the sautéed spice paste into the pot with the cooked chicken. Stir to combine well. Add the quail eggs to the pot. Season with salt and flavor enhancer. Let it simmer for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
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Assemble the Dish: In serving bowls, place a portion of the cooked noodles, cabbage, and bean sprouts. Ladle the chicken and quail egg broth over the top.
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Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with soy sauce and a squeeze of lime juice. Top with fried shallots and additional red chilies for extra heat if desired. Serve hot.
Enjoy your flavorful Soto Ayam Telur Puyuh, a comforting and aromatic Indonesian soup that combines tender chicken, rich broth, and the delightful addition of quail eggs!
