Soto

Ingredients

• 400 g of chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 liters of chicken broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 Java dates, halved
• 200 g of vermicelli
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 lemon, zested
• Spice mix (turmeric, ginger, coriander, chili)
• 1 lemon, lemon juice
• Oil for frying
• Parsley, for garnish

Method

1. In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil and add the oil.
2. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken, vegetables, and spices, bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes.
4. Add the Java dates and cook for 10 minutes.
5. In another pot, cook the vermicelli in salted water.
6. Serve the broth in a bowl, add the vermicelli and garnish with parsley and lemon zest.
7. Fry a bit of vermicelli in hot oil and serve it with the broth.