Soto Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Soup)
A turmeric-yellow chicken soup with glass noodles, hard-boiled egg, fried shallots, and sambal on the side.
Why It Works
Turmeric and galangal create a golden, aromatic broth distinct from any other Asian chicken soup; the sambal on the side lets each person control their heat level.
Key Ingredients
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