Soto Ayam
A clear, golden turmeric chicken broth with shredded chicken, vermicelli, boiled egg, and fried shallots.
Cuisines
Indonesian
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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300 grams | Chicken Breast , boneless and skinless |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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1 | Lemongrass , bruised |
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3 | Kaffir Lime Leaf |
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2 | Bay Leaf |
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1 liter | Water |
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2 teaspoons | Salt |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 | Lime , cut into wedges |
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50 grams | Vermicelli Noodle , soaked |
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2 | Egg , boiled, halved |
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2 | Spring Onion , chopped |
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2 | Shallot , fried |
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1 | Bean Sprout , handful |
Instructions
- 1 Boil the chicken breast in 1 liter of water until cooked, then remove and shred the chicken.
- 2 In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 3 Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and bay leaves to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
- 4 Add the shredded chicken back to the pot of boiling water.
- 5 Stir in the salt, sugar, and turmeric powder, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6 Prepare serving bowls and divide the vermicelli noodles, shredded chicken, and boiled egg halves among them.
- 7 Pour the hot broth over the ingredients in the bowls.
- 8 Garnish with spring onions, fried shallots, bean sprouts, and a wedge of lime.
Tips
For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of water.