Economical Chicken Soto (Indonesian Chicken Soup)
Ingredients:
- 50 grams chicken bones (preferably back bones)
- 200 grams chicken meat
- 5 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 stalks lemongrass (bruised)
- 1 thumb-sized galangal (bruised)
- 3 cm ginger (bruised)
- 2000 ml water
Ground Spices:
- 15 shallots
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 3 cm ginger
- 2 candlenuts (toasted)
- Salt, to taste
- White pepper, to taste
Accompaniments:
- 4 boiled eggs
- Bean sprouts (blanched, optional)
- Thinly sliced cabbage
- Chopped spring onions
- Fried shallots
- Rice vermicelli (cooked)
- Lime wedges
Steps:
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Boil the chicken bones and meat in water. Discard any scum that rises to the surface. Once the chicken is cooked, remove and shred it.
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Add bruised ginger, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, and lemongrass to the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then set aside.
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In a separate pan, sauté the ground spices with a little oil until fragrant. Remove from heat and add to the chicken bone broth.
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Bring the broth back to a boil, incorporating the ground spices. Season with salt and white pepper. Add lime juice to taste, if desired.
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Arrange the accompaniments in serving bowls and ladle the hot soup over them. Serve immediately.
This Economical Chicken Soto recipe offers a comforting taste of Indonesian cuisine, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the rich flavors and aromatic broth that characterize this beloved dish.
