Soto Ayam
Soto Ayam is a delicious Indonesian chicken soup. It's a popular dish made with chicken broth, tender chicken pieces, and an aromatic blend of herbs and spices such as lemongrass, turmeric, and ginger. It is served with rice, bean sprouts, and toppings like fried shallots, lime, and sliced chili.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken bone in pieces (you can use a combination of breasts, thighs, or drumsticks)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 stalk lemongrass bruised
- 2 inches fresh ginger sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 8 ounces rice noodles cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 hard-boiled eggs halved
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Sliced red chili for serving
- Fried shallots for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken pieces, chicken broth, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat. Set aside.
- Strain the broth to remove the lemongrass and ginger slices.
- Return the broth to the pot and bring it back to a simmer.
- Divide the cooked rice noodles among 4 bowls. Top with shredded chicken, bean sprouts, and a halved hard-boiled egg in each bowl.
- Ladle the hot broth over the ingredients in each bowl.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges, sliced red chili, and fried shallots.
- Serve hot.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 830kcal (42%)Carbohydrates: 55g (18%)Protein: 49g (98%)Fat: 45g (69%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 418mg (139%)Sodium: 2087mg (91%)Potassium: 744mg (21%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 458IU (9%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 90mg (9%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
