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Soto Ayam Lamongan (Clear Chicken Soup)

Name: Soto Ayam Lamongan (Clear Chicken Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (≈1 kg) Whole chicken; 80 g Shallots (≈ 6 pieces); 30 g Garlic (≈ 4 cloves); 15 g Toasted candlenuts (≈ 3 nuts); 10 g Turmeric (≈ 1 cm); 15 g Ginger (≈ 1.5 cm); 1 batang Lemongrass; 2 lembar Bay leaves; 3 lembar Kaffir lime leaves; 2 cm Galangal; 2000 ml Water (for boiling chicken); 10 g Salt (≈ 2 tsp); 0.5 sdt Ground pepper; 4 g Sugar (≈ 1 tsp)

Lamongan-style chicken soup with clear yellow broth. Sajian Sedap recipe.

Servings

Total Time

60-90 min

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Use the Indonesian Spice Calculator — enter the amount of meat/chicken/chili you need and all spices auto-scale proportionally.

Ingredients

Main Ingredient

▸1 whole chicken (≈1 kg) Whole chicken

Spice Paste

▸80 g Shallots (≈ 6 pieces)
▸30 g Garlic (≈ 4 cloves)
▸15 g Toasted candlenuts (≈ 3 nuts)
▸10 g Turmeric (≈ 1 cm)
▸15 g Ginger (≈ 1.5 cm)

Whole Spices & Aromatics

▸1 batang Lemongrass
▸2 lembar Bay leaves
▸3 lembar Kaffir lime leaves
▸2 cm Galangal

Liquids

▸2000 ml Water (for boiling chicken)

Seasoning & Garnishes

▸10 g Salt (≈ 2 tsp)
▸0.5 sdt Ground pepper
▸4 g Sugar (≈ 1 tsp)

Instructions

1
Boil chicken in water with bruised ginger for 30-40 minutes until tender. Remove chicken, shred. Strain the broth.
2
Blend the spice paste (shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric), then sauté with lemongrass, salam leaves, and kaffir lime leaves until fragrant.
3
Pour the spice mixture into the chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
4
Taste and add salt, sugar, and pepper to balance. Simmer 10 more minutes to let flavors meld.
5
Serve hot broth in bowls over shredded chicken, cooked glass noodles, bean sprouts, boiled egg, celery leaves, and fried shallots. Squeeze fresh lime and add sambal to taste.

Cooking Tips

●Boil chicken with whole spices first until tender (40 min). Remove chicken, shred.
●Sauté ground spice paste until fragrant, then add to chicken broth.
●Serve with: rice, boiled egg, bean sprouts, vermicelli, celery, fried shallots, lime, sambal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to cook Soto Ayam Lamongan (Clear Chicken Soup)?▾

60-90 min total (PT20M prep + PT1H cook). For the most authentic result, don't rush — especially the slow reduction stages.

How many servings does this recipe yield?▾

8 servings from 1 whole chicken (≈1 kg) of main ingredient. For larger gatherings, use the spice scaling calculator — all spices scale proportionally.

Where does this recipe come from? Is it authentic?▾

Base recipe sourced from Sajian Sedap, NCC. All references are publicly available and widely cited among Indonesian home cooks.

Can I substitute ingredients I can't find?▾

Core spices (chilies, shallots, herbs) define the flavor identity and shouldn't be substituted. Garnishes and add-ons can be adjusted. See cooking tips below for guidance.