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Soto Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Soup)

Name: Soto Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Soup)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Indonesia
Ingredients: 300g Chicken thigh; 2 leaves Cabbage; 1 bag Bean sprouts; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 knob Ginger; 1 tsp Turmeric; 1 stalk Lemongrass; 1 Lime

Soup

⏱ 40 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐⭐

A fragrant Indonesian chicken soup scented with turmeric and lemongrass.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

"Soto" is a general term for soup dishes found across Indonesia, and "ayam" means chicken. It's typically seasoned with turmeric, lemongrass, and garlic, with a squeeze of lime added right before eating. Seasoning varies widely by region and household, making it a dish that truly reflects each family's own style.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Often eaten by pouring the hearty, ingredient-packed soup over rice. The bright fragrance the moment lime is squeezed in whets the appetite.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Chicken thigh 300g
Cabbage 2 leaves
Bean sprouts 1 bag
Garlic 2 cloves
Ginger 1 knob
Turmeric 1 tsp
Lemongrass 1 stalk
Lime 1

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Combine the chicken thigh and enough water to cover in a pot; once boiling, skim the surface and simmer 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken, shred it, and set the broth aside.
Grate the garlic and ginger and sauté lightly along with the turmeric.
Return the sautéed aromatics to the broth and season with salt.
Quickly blanch the cabbage and bean sprouts.
Plate rice, vegetables, and chicken in a bowl, ladle over the broth, and serve with lime.

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