Mee Soto Surprise

Mee Soto Surprise is a traditional Singaporean noodle soup dish that is packed with flavorful spices and tender chicken. This recipe adds a surprise element to the classic Mee Soto by incorporating a special ingredient that elevates the dish to a whole new level!

Halal Gluten Free Main Course Singaporean Singaporean Cuisine Noodle Soup Chicken Dish
Mee Soto Surprise

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 200g dried yellow noodles
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, sliced onion, and smashed lemongrass. Sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground coriander, cumin, and turmeric powder to the pot. Stir well to combine with the aromatics.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are no longer pink on the outside.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes and coconut milk to the pot. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Cook the dried yellow noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  7. To serve, divide the cooked noodles into bowls and ladle the hot soup over the noodles. Garnish with lime wedges.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
20g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board Bowls for serving

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Mee Soto Surprise with a side of crispy fried shallots and a spicy sambal chili paste for an extra kick of flavor.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Cost

$15