Soto Lamongan

Name: Soto Lamongan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs; 6 shallots, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 6 cups chicken stock; 4 oz mung bean vermicelli, soaked; 2 tbsp koya garlic cracker powder; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

A traditional Indonesian chicken soup featuring an aromatic turmeric broth served over glass noodles and topped with savory koya powder.

55 minMediumServes 4360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
6 shallots, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
6 cups chicken stock
4 oz mung bean vermicelli, soaked
2 tbsp koya garlic cracker powder
2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

1

Sauté 6 sliced shallots, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp ground turmeric in a large pot over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
2

Pour in 6 cups chicken stock, then add 2 bruised lemongrass stalks and 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs to the pot.
3

Bring to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes until the internal temperature of the 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs reaches 165°F.
4

Remove 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, shred the meat finely, and discard the bones.
5

Divide 4 oz soaked mung bean vermicelli and shredded 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs into bowls, ladle hot broth over top, and finish with 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and 2 tbsp koya garlic cracker powder.

Questions

How long does Soto Lamongan 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 Lamongan?

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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