Description
Soto Ayam is a traditional Indonesian turmeric chicken soup. It has a rich flavor and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
- 2 tablespoons turmeric (powder)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2 stalks lemongrass (bruised)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 boiled eggs (halved)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the chicken in water until cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In a pot, sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and lemongrass. Bring to a boil.
- Shred the chicken and add it back into the pot.
- Stir in fish sauce and season with salt.
- Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with bean sprouts, boiled eggs, and cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of turmeric for desired color.
- Serve with rice or noodles if preferred.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Soto Ayam, Indonesian soup, turmeric chicken soup