Simple Soto Ayam Recipe


 

Soto Ayam is a flavorful Indonesian chicken soup that's both comforting and delicious. Here's a simplified recipe for you:

Ingredients:

  • 500g chicken pieces (you can use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for more flavor)
  • 1 liter chicken broth or water
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, smashed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 200g rice vermicelli noodles, cooked according to package instructions
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
  • Fried shallots for garnish (optional)
  • Chopped green onions for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Spice Paste (Bumbu):

  • 3 shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1-inch piece of ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 candlenuts (or substitute with macadamia nuts or cashews)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the spice paste (bumbu) by blending all the spice paste ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and the spice paste. Cook until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides.

  4. Pour in the chicken broth or water, then add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, smashed ginger, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

  5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

  6. To serve, place some cooked rice vermicelli noodles in a bowl. Ladle the hot soup over the noodles. Top with a halved hard-boiled egg, fried shallots (if using), and chopped green onions. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Enjoy your homemade Soto Ayam! Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

Komentar

Posting Komentar

Postingan populer dari blog ini

Es Daluman - traditional Balinese dessert made from the leaves of the daluman plant (Cyperus rotundus)

Gambar
  Es Daluman is a traditional Balinese dessert made from the leaves of the daluman plant (Cyperus rotundus), which is known for its cooling properties. Here's a recipe to make Es Daluman: Ingredients: For the Daluman Jelly: 50g dried daluman leaves (you can find them in Asian grocery stores or online) 500ml water 100g palm sugar (gula melaka or gula jawa), grated or chopped 2 pandan leaves, tied into a knot 1/4 teaspoon salt For Serving: Coconut milk Palm sugar syrup (optional) Ice cubes Instructions: Rinse the dried daluman leaves under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. In a pot, combine the daluman leaves, water, grated or chopped palm sugar, pandan leaves, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for about 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse and the daluman leaves to soften. After simmering, remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Strain the mixture throu...
Baca selengkapnya

Telor Base Genep

Gambar
  Telor Base Genep is a traditional Balinese dish featuring eggs cooked in a flavorful spice mixture. Here's a recipe for Telor Base Genep: Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled 5 shallots, peeled and finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2 red chili peppers, finely chopped (adjust according to your spice preference) 2 green chili peppers, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 2 teaspoons shrimp paste (terasi), toasted 2 teaspoons tamarind paste 2 teaspoons palm sugar or brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, bruised 2 kaffir lime leaves, torn 1 cup water Oil for sautéing Instructions: Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and golden brown. Add the chopped red and green chili peppers to the pan, and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chopp...
Baca selengkapnya

Balinese Bebek Betutu (Betutu Duck)

Gambar
  Bebek Betutu is a traditional Balinese dish consisting of duck that's seasoned and wrapped in banana leaves before being slow-cooked. Here's a recipe for Bebek Betutu: Ingredients: 1 whole duck, cleaned and chopped into serving pieces Banana leaves for wrapping 10 shallots, peeled and chopped 5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 5 red chili peppers, chopped (adjust according to your spice preference) 5 candlenuts (or macadamia nuts), chopped 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, chopped 2 thumbsized pieces of galangal, chopped 3 thumbsized pieces of ginger, chopped 3 thumbsized pieces of turmeric, chopped (or 2 tablespoons turmeric powder) 2 tablespoons shrimp paste (terasi) 1 tablespoon tamarind paste 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced Salt to taste Banana leaves for wrapping Cooking twine or toothpicks Instru...
Baca selengkapnya