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Indonesian Soto Ayam with Lime and Sambal

Name: Indonesian Soto Ayam with Lime and Sambal
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 Troy·June 22, 2025

Indonesian Soto Ayam with Lime and Sambal

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 Indonesian Soto Ayam with Lime and Sambal

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.

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Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Clean the Chicken

Season Chicken

Rest

Preparing the Spice Paste

Combine Ingredients

Add Water

Blend

How to Make Indonesian Soto Ayam with Lime and Sambal

Sautéing the Paste

Simmering the Broth

Preparing the Noodles

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