Soto Ayam: A Delightful Indonesian Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

Spice Paste (Bumbu Halus):

• 5 cloves garlic
• 5 shallots
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
• 1 thumb-sized piece of turmeric
• 3 roasted candlenuts
• Salt to taste
• Seasoning powder to taste

Additional Ingredients:

• 5 stalks lemongrass, bruised
• 2 thumb-sized pieces of galangal, bruised
• 6 kaffir lime leaves
• 3 green onions, chopped

Toppings:

• Shredded chicken
• Thinly sliced cabbage
• Glass noodles (soaked and drained)
• Boiled eggs, halved
• Fried shallots
• Bean sprouts
• Lime wedges
• Chopped celery

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste:
   Begin by blending the garlic, shallots, ginger, turmeric, roasted candlenuts, salt, and seasoning powder until you achieve a smooth paste.

2. Sauté the Spice Paste:
   In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped green onions, bruised lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Continue to sauté for a few more minutes until all the ingredients are well combined and aromatic.

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3. Simmer the Broth:
   Pour in enough water to create a soup (about 6-8 cups, depending on desired thickness). Add salt and seasoning powder to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

4. Prepare the Toppings:
   While the broth is simmering, prepare the toppings. Shred the cooked chicken, thinly slice the cabbage, soak and drain the glass noodles, boil and halve the eggs, fry the shallots until crispy, and chop the celery.

5. Assemble the Dish:
   To serve, place a portion of cooked rice in a bowl. Arrange the shredded chicken, cabbage, glass noodles, boiled egg halves, fried shallots, bean sprouts, and chopped celery over the rice.

6. Finish and Serve:
   Ladle the hot broth over the assembled ingredients in each bowl. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top to add a refreshing citrus note.

Enjoy your Soto Ayam, a comforting and flavorful Indonesian chicken soup that brings warmth and delight to any meal!