Soto Ayam

Name: Soto Ayam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 6 shallots, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 4 makrut lime leaves, torn; 8 cups water; 2 tsp salt; 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed; 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles, soaked; 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved

A fragrant Indonesian chicken soup infused with lemongrass, turmeric, and aromatic spices, served over rice vermicelli with boiled eggs.

50 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

IndonesianSoupStovetopHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

6 shallots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
4 makrut lime leaves, torn
8 cups water
2 tsp salt
2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
4 oz rice vermicelli noodles, soaked
2 hard-boiled eggs, halved

Instructions

1

Blend 6 chopped shallots, 4 peeled garlic cloves, 1 inch sliced fresh ginger, and 1 tsp ground turmeric with a splash of water into a smooth paste.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the spice paste, 2 bruised lemongrass stalks, and 4 torn makrut lime leaves, cooking for 3 minutes until fragrant.
3

Pour in 8 cups water, add 2 tsp salt and 2 lbs trimmed bone-in chicken thighs, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
4

Remove chicken, shred the meat, and discard bones. Divide 4 oz soaked rice vermicelli noodles into bowls, top with shredded chicken, pour hot broth over top, and garnish with 2 halved hard-boiled eggs.

Questions

How long does Soto Ayam keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Soto Ayam?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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