How to Make a Delicious Soto Lamongan

How to Serve:

1. Prepare the Broth: 

• In a large pot, add the chicken pieces, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, minced garlic, minced shallots, and bay leaves.
• Cover everything with water (about 10-12 cups), and bring it to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer, and let it cook for about 45 minutes to an hour, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
• Skim off any impurities that rise to the surface during cooking.

2. Season the Broth:

• Add salt, sugar, and white pepper to the broth. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.

3. Prepare the Chicken:

• Remove the chicken pieces from the broth and let them cool slightlyShred the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces.

4. Assemble the Soto:

• In serving bowls, place some cooked rice vermicelli (bihun).
• Add shredded chicken on top of the noodles.

5. Pour the Broth:

• Ladle the hot chicken broth over the noodles and chicken. Ensure it covers the ingredients in the bowl.

6. Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish each bowl of Soto Lamongan with bean sprouts, hard-boiled egg halves, fried shallots, and chopped cilantro.
  Serve with lime wedges, sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), and chili sauce (if desired) on the side.

7. Enjoy!

• Stir the ingredients in your bowl before eating to combine all the flavors. Squeeze some lime juice into your bowl and adjust the seasoning with sweet soy sauce and chili sauce according to your taste.

Soto Lamongan is a delightful and comforting Indonesian dish that's perfect for any time of the year. Enjoy!

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