Follow these steps for perfect results
chicken
cut into small pieces, washed
garlic
thinly sliced
shallot
thinly sliced
cayenne pepper
fresh
tomato
diced
bilimbi
bay leaf
galangal
water
salt
Place the chicken pieces in a large pot.
Add water to the pot.
Heat the pot and bring the water to a simmer.
Add the sliced garlic to the pot.
Add the sliced shallot to the pot.
Add the bilimbi to the pot.
Add the bay leaf to the pot.
Add the galangal to the pot.
Add the cayenne pepper to the pot.
Add the diced tomato to the pot.
Turn off the heat.
Move the soup to a large bowl.
Steam for about 10 minutes before serving.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra tang.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Soup can be made a day in advance.
Serve in a bowl. Garnish with a lime wedge and cilantro.
Serve hot with a side of rice.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Acidity cuts through the spice.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A common and varied type of soup found throughout Indonesia.
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