Soto Ayam (Turmeric Chicken Soup)
A bright yellow chicken soup flavored with turmeric, ginger, lemongrass and lime leaves, poured over glass noodles, bean sprouts and boiled egg. Finished with lime, fried shallots and sambal.
Servings
Ingredients
Nutrition
Per serving
Steps
Start the broth
Put the chicken and water in a large pot (at least 4 litres). Bring to a boil, spoon off the grey foam, then lower the heat so it bubbles gently.
- 1kg chicken pieces
- 2 litres water
✅ Done when: broth is clear of foam and simmering gently
Make the spice paste
Blend the shallots, garlic, , ginger, turmeric and coriander with the extra water into a smooth, thick paste.
- 6 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4
- 3cm piece ginger
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 3 tbsp water
✅ Done when: paste is smooth with no visible chunks
Fry the paste
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Cook the soup
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Shred the chicken
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Get the bowls ready
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Serve
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Start the broth
Put the chicken and water in a large pot (at least 4 litres). Bring to a boil, spoon off the grey foam, then lower the heat so it bubbles gently.
- 1kg chicken pieces
- 2 litres water
✅ Done when: broth is clear of foam and simmering gently
Make the spice paste
Blend the shallots, garlic, , ginger, turmeric and coriander with the extra water into a smooth, thick paste.
- 6 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4
- 3cm piece ginger
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 3 tbsp water
✅ Done when: paste is smooth with no visible chunks
Fry the paste
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Cook the soup
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Shred the chicken
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Get the bowls ready
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Serve
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The Story Behind the Dish
Soto is the name for a whole family of Indonesian soups, and almost every city has its own. Soto ayam, with chicken and turmeric, is the most common across the country.
The soup is thought to have grown from Chinese noodle soups mixed with Javanese spices. It is eaten at street stalls from early morning until late at night.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Its golden broth is light but full of warm spice, and everyone adds lime and sambal to taste.
💡 Fun Fact
Some soto ayam is served with a sprinkle of koya, a crunchy powder made from ground prawn crackers and fried garlic.
Java, Indonesia
-7.26°S, 112.75°E
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