This is Indonesian turmeric chicken soup, or soto ayam. I make it with shredded chicken, eggs, bean sprouts, tomatoes, cabbage, and lots of fresh lime on the side. I love how comforting it is without feeling too heavy. What do you like to add to your chicken soup to make it more interesting? Here is the recipe: Ingredients: 1 whole chicken 12 pcs shallots 6 pcs garlic ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 2 cm ginger 3 pcs candlenut 4 cm turmeric ½ tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp pepper ½ tsp cumin 1 tsp mushroom powder (optional) 1 stalk lemongrass 2 pcs lime leaves Topping: Bean sprouts Tomato Cabbage Lime Fried shallots Boiled eggs Glass noodles Instructions: Wash the chicken pieces clean, then place them in a pot of boiling water. Cook for about 30 minutes, or until tender. While the chicken boils, prepare the spices: put shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric, ginger, nutmeg, pepper, coriander seeds, and cumin into a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water or oil if needed for easier grinding. Heat some cooking oil in a pot, add the ground spice paste, and sauté until fragrant. Add lemongrass, bay leaves, and torn kaffir lime leaves to release their fragrance. Stir-fry until the kitchen smells wonderfully spiced. By this time, your chicken should be cooked, remove it from the pot, let it cool slightly, and shred the meat. Set aside. Add the chicken broth into the spice mixture and bring it to a boil so the flavors meld together. Let the broth simmer for 10–15 minutes. For a smoother texture, strain the broth if you prefer. Season with salt, sugar, and mushroom powder to taste. Meanwhile, blanch sliced cabbage in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then drain. Soak glass noodles in hot water until softened. For the sambal, boil bird’s eye chilies (cabe rawit) briefly, then blend into a spicy paste. To assemble, place glass noodles in a bowl, then add shredded chicken, sliced tomatoes, bean sprouts, blanched cabbage, and halved boiled eggs. Pour in the hot chicken broth, sprinkle with fried shallots, and finish with sambal to taste. Enjoy your comforting bowl of Soto Ayam! If you need detailed recipe, here is the link: https://butterjoykitchen.com/soto-ayam-indonesian-chicken-soup/ submitted by /u/ButterJoyKitchen [link] [comments]
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