Kitchenesia.grid.id - Lamongan Chicken Soto is a traditional and beloved dish from East Java, Indonesia, known for its fragrant broth and tender chicken, making it a popular comfort food.
With its rich flavor profile, this dish is perfect for those looking to try something new for dinner.
To start, you'll need one whole kampung chicken, cut into four pieces.
This type of chicken is ideal for making the rich, savory broth that is the hallmark of Soto Ayam Lamongan.
Add the chicken to a pot with 2,500 ml of water and infuse the broth with 2 cm of crushed galangal, 2 stalks of crushed lemongrass, 5 kaffir lime leaves (removing the veins), 3 cloves, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 2 teaspoons of sugar.
Bring this mixture to a boil and allow the chicken to cook until it becomes tender.
In the meantime, prepare the ground spices by blending 8 shallots, 4 garlic cloves, 4 cm of roasted turmeric, 2 cm of ginger, 4 roasted candlenuts, 1 teaspoon of coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper into a smooth paste.
Once the chicken is tender, heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a separate pan and sauté the ground spice paste until fragrant.
Add the cooked spices to the chicken broth and let everything simmer for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Now that the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pot. Fry the chicken in hot oil until it turns golden brown and crispy on the outside.
After frying, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set it aside.
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