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Soto

Name: Soto
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 500g chicken; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 stalks lemongrass; 1 thumb-sized piece galangal; 200ml coconut milk; 4 cloves shallots; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon coriander; 2 tablespoons fried shallots; 1 lime

Soto is a traditional Indonesian soup known for its aromatic broth and tender meat, often served with rice or noodles. It holds cultural significance as a popular comfort food enjoyed across Indonesia, varying regionally in ingredients and preparation.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Indonesian75%

Middle Eastern25%

Ingredients

chicken
500g
turmeric
2 teaspoons
lemongrass
2 stalks
galangal
1 thumb-sized piece
coconut milk
200ml
shallots
4 cloves
garlic
3 cloves
coriander
1 teaspoon
fried shallots
2 tablespoons
lime
1

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Soto originated from Java and has been influenced by various cultures through trade, evolving over centuries into many regional variations that reflect Indonesia's diverse culinary landscape.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Indonesian75%

ingredients+techniques

Middle Eastern25%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

boiling sautéing shredding simmering

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