Soto Ayam Pedas Arab Indonesia (spicy Indonesian Arabic Chicken Soup)

Soto Ayam Pedas Arab Indonesia, or Spicy Indonesian Arabic Chicken Soup, is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the rich spices of Indonesian and Arabic cuisine. This soup is known for its bold and spicy flavors, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

Soto Ayam Pedas Arab Indonesia (spicy Indonesian Arabic Chicken Soup)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 inches galangal, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, quartered
  • 200g bean sprouts
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
  • 200g rice vermicelli, cooked
  • 4 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they change color.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and water. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and shred the meat. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. Season the soup with sweet soy sauce, salt, and sugar. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
  6. To serve, divide the cooked rice vermicelli, bean sprouts, and hard-boiled eggs into serving bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the ingredients.

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
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Ladle Knife Cutting board

Tools

Serving bowls Soup spoons

Serving suggestions

Soto Ayam Pedas is best served hot with a side of steamed rice and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add a spoonful of sambal (Indonesian chili paste) to your bowl of soup.

Cost

$20