Soto Ayam

Ingredients

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• 900 g chicken pieces
• 10 cups water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 cm piece ginger
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 300 g rice vermicelli
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 4 hard-boiled eggs
• 2 spring onion, sliced

Let’s make it

1. Simmer chicken in water with onion, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and salt for 30–35 minutes until the chicken reaches 74 C/165 F.
2. Remove chicken, shred it, and strain the broth if you like.
3. Cook vermicelli according to package directions and divide into bowls with bean sprouts, eggs, and shredded chicken.
4. Ladle hot broth over each bowl and top with spring onion.
5. Serve with sambal on the side if desired.