Soto Banjar

Name: Soto Banjar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs and breasts, bone-in; 8 cups water; 2 tbsp cooking oil; 6 shallots, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 inch fresh ginger, bruised; 1 stick cinnamon stick; 4 whole cloves; 3 pods cardamom pods, crushed; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1.5 tsp salt; 4 oz rice vermicelli, soaked; 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved; 1 lime, wedged

A fragrant South Kalimantan chicken soup infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, served over rice vermicelli and boiled egg.

60 minMediumServes 4410 cal/serving

IndonesianSoupStovetopStandardHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs and breasts, bone-in
8 cups water
2 tbsp cooking oil
6 shallots, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, bruised
1 stick cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
3 pods cardamom pods, crushed
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1.5 tsp salt
4 oz rice vermicelli, soaked
2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
1 lime, wedged

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and breasts and 8 cups water over high heat, bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
2

Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a skillet and sauté 6 sliced shallots, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 inch bruised fresh ginger for 3 minutes until fragrant.
3

Add 1 stick cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, 3 pods crushed cardamom pods, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg to the skillet and stir for 1 minute.
4

Transfer the sautéed spice mixture into the broth, add 1.5 tsp salt, and simmer until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
5

Remove the cooked chicken from the pot, shred the meat, and set aside.
6

Divide 4 oz soaked rice vermicelli into serving bowls, add shredded chicken and 2 halved hard-boiled eggs, pour hot broth over top, and serve with 1 wedged lime.

Questions

How long does Soto Banjar 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 Banjar?

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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