SOTO AYAM (INDONESIAN CHICKEN SOUP WITH NOODLES AND AROMATICS)

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 free-range chicken, about 3 pounds, quartered
2 stalks fresh lemon grass, bruised with the handle of a heavy knife and tied in a knot
6 kaffir lime leaves, fresh or frozen (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
5 shallots, peeled and halved
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh turmeric, or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons finely minced ginger
3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 ounces glass noodles or thin dried rice noodles, called vermicelli, bihun or bun
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves, mint, Thai basil or cilantro leaves
2 shallots, thinly sliced and fried in vegetable oil until brown (optional)
Quartered limes and chili paste (such as sambal) for serving
Cooked white rice (optional).

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken in a medium pot with lemon grass, lime leaves (if using), salt and 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off any foam and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes, skimming as needed to make a clear broth. Remove chicken pieces from broth and set aside. Remove and discard lemon grass and lime leaves; reserve stock in pot. When chicken is cool enough to handle, discard skin and bones and shred meat into bite-size pieces. 2. Meanwhile, combine peppercorns, coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a small food processor. Pulse until ground. Add halved shallots, garlic, turmeric and ginger and pulse to a thick paste. (Add a little water if needed.) 3. Heat peanut oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. When very hot, add spice paste and cook, stirring until paste is cooked and beginning to separate from the oil, about 5 minutes. 4. Add cooked spice paste and chicken meat to stock. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. 5. Cook noodles according to package directions. 6. Turn off heat under soup and stir in lime juice. Taste for salt. 7. To serve, divide noodles in large soup bowls. Ladle chicken pieces and soup on top and sprinkle with celery leaves or herbs, and fried shallots, if using. Pass lime and sambal at the table. 8. Eat from soup bowl, or serve a scoop of rice on a side plate, sprinkled with more shallots, and put a mouthful of noodles and chicken on rice. Combine on a spoon, dab with sambal, and eat.

Mel Russell
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I'm not a big fan of Indonesian food, but I really enjoyed this soto ayam. The soup was flavorful and the chicken was tender.


Adrian Wilson
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Soto ayam is a delicious and comforting soup. I love the aromatic broth and the tender chicken.


mina ashrf
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This soto ayam recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The soup was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Sagheer Shah
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Soto ayam is a delicious and hearty soup. The broth is flavorful and the chicken is tender. I love the addition of the noodles and vegetables, which make the soup more filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a deliciou


Ana s Diaz de Rivas
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I'm not a big fan of Indonesian food, but I decided to try this soto ayam recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I especially liked the addition of the noodles and vegetables, which made the soup


Phil Ame
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Soto ayam is a delicious and comforting soup. I love the aromatic broth and the tender chicken. The noodles and vegetables add a nice texture and flavor to the soup. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-


kanwal khan57 kanwal khan57
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This soto ayam recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The soup was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I loved the addition of the noodles and vegetables, which made the soup more filling. I will definitely be making this soup agai


Sami taqavi
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Soto ayam is one of my favorite Indonesian dishes, and this recipe did not disappoint. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the aromatic herbs and spices, which gave the soup a uni


Dragon Ice
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I tried this recipe for soto ayam and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I also liked the addition of the noodles and vegetables, which made the soup more filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyon


Taha Munir
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Soto ayam is a delicious and flavorful Indonesian chicken soup that is perfect for a cold day. I especially enjoyed the aromatic broth, which was packed with flavor from the chicken, vegetables, and spices. The noodles and vegetables added a nice tex