Hearty Indonesian Chicken Feet Soup with Vegetables

Chicken Feet Soup (Sop Kaki Ayam)

Ingredients:

• 10 chicken feet
• 2 carrots
• 2 potatoes
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 stalk green onion
• Salt, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Chicken stock powder, to taste
• 8 cloves garlic
• 1 onion
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• Cooking oil, for sautéing
• For serving:
  • Fried shallots
  • Tomato sambal
  • Crackers
  • Cooked rice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken Feet: Clean the chicken feet thoroughly, making sure to remove any remaining nails and wash them well.

2. Boil the Chicken Feet: In a large pot, add enough water to cover the chicken feet. Bring to a boil and cook the chicken feet until they are tender and cooked through.

3. Prepare the Aromatics: While the chicken feet are cooking, peel and finely chop the garlic. Grind the garlic and black pepper into a paste.

4. Sauté the Aromatics: Dice the onion and crush some of the garlic cloves. Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant and golden brown.

5. Combine Ingredients: Add the sautéed garlic and onion mixture to the pot with the chicken feet. Stir in enough chicken stock to enhance the flavor. Add diced potatoes, carrots, and chopped tomatoes to the pot. Stir in sliced celery and green onion.

6. Season the Soup: Season the soup with salt, sugar, and chicken stock powder to taste. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

7. Simmer: Allow the soup to simmer until all the vegetables and chicken feet are fully cooked and tender. Adjust the seasoning if needed.

8. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fried shallots. Serve hot with cooked rice, tomato sambal, and crackers on the side.

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful Chicken Feet Soup with your favorite accompaniments for a comforting meal!