Name: Soto
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indonesia
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3 lb) or 2 lb chicken pieces; 3 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 4 lime leaves; 6 shallots; 4 garlic cloves; 1-inch ginger; 1 tsp turmeric; 2 tbsp oil; 2 hard-boiled eggs; 4 oz glass noodles or rice; Bean sprouts, fried shallots, celery leaves, lime, sambal

Where it comes from

Soto is found everywhere in Indonesia in countless regional versions, from clear to creamy, each with its own garnishes. It is a comfort food for breakfast, lunch, or a rainy day.

Explore the cuisine of Indonesia.

Recipe

Make Soto at home

Serves 6Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 3 lb) or 2 lb chicken pieces
3 lemongrass stalks, bruised
4 lime leaves
6 shallots
4 garlic cloves
1-inch ginger
1 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp oil
2 hard-boiled eggs
4 oz glass noodles or rice
Bean sprouts, fried shallots, celery leaves, lime, sambal

How it's made

Simmer chicken in 8 cups water with salt, skimming foam, until cooked, about 45 minutes; remove and shred.
Blend shallots, garlic, ginger, and turmeric into a paste and fry in oil until fragrant.
Add paste, lemongrass, and lime leaves to the broth and simmer 20 minutes.
Season with salt and a pinch of sugar.
Put noodles or rice, shredded chicken, sprouts, and egg in bowls.
Pour hot broth over and top with fried shallots, celery leaf, lime, and sambal.