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Soto Ayam Recipe: Authentic Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup

Name: Soto Ayam Recipe: Authentic Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Chicken, 1 whole chicken, about 3-4 lbs; Lemongrass, 2 stalks, crushed; Kaffir Lime Leaves, 4 leaves, torn; Ginger, 1-inch piece, sliced; Garlic, 4 cloves, minced; Water, 8 cups; Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste; Shallots, 3, peeled; Garlic, 3 cloves, peeled; Turmeric, 1-inch piece, peeled; Candlenuts (or macadamia nuts), 5, toasted; Coriander Seeds, 1 tsp; Vegetable Oil, 2 tbsp; Hard-Boiled Eggs, 2, halved; Bean Sprouts, 100g, blanched; Lime, 1, cut into wedges; Fried Shallots; Vermicelli Noodles, 200g

Soto Ayam, a classic Indonesian dish, is a comforting, aromatic chicken soup served with vermicelli and a kick of sambal chili paste.

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·By Ethan Brooks·June 22, 2025

Soto Ayam Recipe: Authentic Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken Broth

For the Spice Paste

For the Garnishes

For the Noodles

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 698 kcal
Protein: 45.7 g
Carbs: 46.8 g
Fat: 38.7 g
Fiber: 2.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2791 kcal
Protein: 182.6 g
Carbs: 187.4 g
Fat: 154.8 g
Fiber: 11.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Chicken 1 whole chicken, about 3-4 lbs	1500	150	0	100	0
Lemongrass 2 stalks, crushed	5	0.5	1	0	0.5
Kaffir Lime Leaves 4 leaves, torn	2	0.2	0.5	0	0.2
Ginger 1-inch piece, sliced	4	0.1	1	0	0.1
Garlic 4 cloves, minced	20	1	5	0	0.5
Water 8 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black Pepper to taste	2	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.3
Shallots 3, peeled	15	0.5	3.5	0	0.6
Garlic 3 cloves, peeled	15	0.7	3.6	0	0.3
Turmeric 1-inch piece, peeled	3	0.1	0.7	0	0.2
Candlenuts (or macadamia nuts) 5, toasted	120	1.2	4	12	1.5
Coriander Seeds 1 tsp	5	0.3	1	0.2	0.6
Vegetable Oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	27	0
Hard-Boiled Eggs 2, halved	160	14	2	11	0
Bean Sprouts 100g, blanched	30	3.4	5.6	0.4	2.4
Lime 1, cut into wedges	20	0.5	7	0.1	2
Fried Shallots	50	1	4	3	0.5
Vermicelli Noodles 200g	600	9	145	1	2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Clean the Chicken
Clean the chicken and pat dry.
2
Season Chicken
Season the inside cavity with a small pinch of salt and pepper.
3
Rest
Set the chicken aside while preparing the spice paste.

Preparing the Spice Paste

1
Combine Ingredients
In a blender, combine shallots, garlic, turmeric, candlenuts, and coriander seeds.
2
Add Water
Add a splash of water for smooth blending.
3
Blend
Blend until a fine paste forms.
Tip: Ensure the spice paste is smooth to prevent bitterness. Pro Tip: Toast the coriander seeds briefly before blending for added flavor.

How to Make Soto Ayam Recipe: Authentic Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing the Paste
Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the spice paste until fragrant.
2
Simmering the Broth
Add the sautéed spice paste, lemongrass, lime leaves, ginger, and chicken to a large pot with water. Simmer until chicken is cooked.
3
Preparing the Noodles
Soak the vermicelli noodles in hot water until soft. Strain and set aside.