The Best Saoto Soep Recipe You’ll Ever Try

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken
• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised and chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
• 1 tablespoon turmeric, chopped
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, crushed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 pound vermicelli noodles, cooked
• 1 cup bean sprouts, blanched
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 bunch scallions, chopped
• 1 cup fried onions
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek

Instructions:

1. Wash the chicken and place it in a large pot with enough water to cover it.
2. Add the onion, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, bay leaves, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds to the pot.
3. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
4. Simmer for about 2-3 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool.
6. Shred the chicken into bite-size pieces.
7. In a small pan, heat up the oil and sauté the sambal oelek for about 1-2 minutes.
8. Add the sautéed sambal oelek, salt, and sugar to the chicken broth.
9. Simmer the broth for another 30 minutes.
10. To serve, place some shredded chicken and vermicelli noodles in a bowl.
11. Ladle some hot broth over the top.
12. Add some blanched bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, scallions, fried onions, and a squeeze of lime to the bowl.
13. Mix everything together and enjoy!

Introduction:

Let me tell you a secret: Saoto Soep is my favorite soup, and once you try this recipe, it will be yours too. As an Indonesian food lover, I’ve been making and eating this soup for as long as I can remember, and I’ve learned a few tricks along the way. Believe me when I say that this recipe is the real deal – it’s authentic, flavorful, and comforting, everything you want in a soup. Don’t be intimidated by the number of ingredients or the preparation time – this is a soup that’s worth taking your time with, and you’ll be rewarded with a delicious bowl of goodness at the end. So, let’s get started and make some Saoto Soep!