Soto Ayam Javanese Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 300 g chicken breast
• 700 ml water
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small shallot
• 1 stalk lemongrass(optional)
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander(optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 lime
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro(optional)
• 2 tbsp green onions(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes): Thinly slice the shallot and mince the garlic. Grate or finely mince the ginger. Thinly slice the green onions and chop cilantro. Juice the lime.

2. 2

   Cook (25 minutes): In a pot, add water, shallot, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, white pepper, and (if using) lemongrass and ground coriander. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the chicken: Add chicken breast to the simmering broth. Simmer gently until cooked through and tender, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Shred and finish: Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the pot. Simmer 5 minutes to meld flavors.

5. 5

   Serve: Turn off heat and stir in half the lime juice. Taste and adjust with more lime juice if desired. Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro and green onions.