Le Stanze Bistrot Cafe – If you’re craving a warm, comforting meal, Chicken Soto Lamongan is the perfect choice. This traditional Indonesian dish offers a rich and flavorful broth filled with tender chicken, savory offals, and a blend of aromatic spices. Whether you’re making it for a cozy family dinner or impressing your guests, this recipe brings the essence of Indonesian street food to your kitchen. Here at Le Stanze Bistrot Cafe, we believe in offering dishes that bring people together, and this Soto Lamongan is no exception.
Ingredients (Serves 3)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast fillet | 200g |
| Offals (heart, liver, gizzard) | 200g |
| Boiled quail eggs | 200g |
| Whole chicken breast | 200g |
| Boiled egg (chicken) | 1 |
| Water | 500ml |
Spices:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Soto spice packet | 1 packet |
| Fried fish seasoning | 2 tbsp |
| Lime leaves | 2 leaves |
| Salam leaves (Indonesian bay leaves) | 2 leaves |
| Lemongrass stalk | 1 stalk |
| Sugar | ¾ tsp |
Garnishes:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chopped celery | As needed |
| Shredded cabbage | As needed |
| Spicy shrimp crackers | As needed |
| Sambal Bajak (spicy chili paste) | As needed |
| Sweet soy sauce | As needed |
| Fried shallots | As needed |
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Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients
- Begin by boiling the offals (liver, heart, and gizzard) and chicken breast (you can use separate pans for this). Once cooked, set them aside.
- In a separate bowl, soak the glass noodles in hot water until softened, then set them aside.
- Peel the boiled quail eggs and chicken egg, and set them aside as well.
- Cook the Broth
- In a pan, heat some oil and sauté the Soto spices, salam leaves, lime leaves, and fried fish seasoning. Once fragrant, pour in the water and stir well.
- Add the sugar, boiled quail eggs, the previously boiled offals, and the diced chicken breast into the pot. If you prefer, you can add the whole chicken breast at this stage to cook it along with the broth, then shred it later.
- Let the broth simmer for a while, and taste to ensure the seasoning is to your liking.
- Assemble and Serve
- In a serving bowl, place a generous scoop of rice and the soaked glass noodles.
- Add shredded chicken breast, boiled quail eggs, and boiled chicken egg.
- Pour the Soto broth over the top, making sure to include some of the delicious offals and other ingredients.
- Garnish with shredded cabbage, fried shallots, and chopped celery. Serve with sambal bajak, sweet soy sauce, and spicy shrimp crackers on the side for extra flavor.
Conclusion
Chicken Soto Lamongan is a perfect combination of savory, aromatic, and flavorful elements. The delicate balance of spices and ingredients creates a memorable dining experience. It’s a dish that brings comfort on cold days and is sure to please anyone who enjoys rich and satisfying flavors. At Le Stanze Bistrot Cafe, we cherish the diversity of Indonesian cuisine and enjoy sharing these incredible flavors with our guests. Enjoy your homemade Soto Lamongan, and feel free to experiment with the garnishes and spices to make it truly your own!
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