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Soto Ayam
Indonesia
Found in every Indonesian city in regional variations. The Javanese version is the most famous internationally.
Indonesian chicken turmeric soup — a clear golden broth fragrant with lemongrass, ginger and turmeric, served over rice or vermicelli with egg, potato cake and crispy shallots.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
420 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
1whole chicken
3 stalkslemongrass, bruised
1 tspturmeric
4 clovesgarlic
1 pieceginger
3candlenuts or macadamia, crushed
rice vermicelli or riceto serve
hard-boiled egg, potato cake and crispy shallotsto garnish
Method
1
Simmer chicken with lemongrass, turmeric, garlic, ginger and candlenuts for 30 minutes.
2
Remove chicken and shred. Strain broth.
3
Serve over noodles or rice with chicken, egg and garnishes.
Chef's Tip
The turmeric gives soto ayam its distinctive golden colour — add it generously.
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