Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 unit

chicken

cut into small pieces, washed

3 clove

garlic

thinly sliced

6 clove

shallot

thinly sliced

5 unit

cayenne pepper

fresh

1 unit

tomato

diced

2 unit

bilimbi

1 unit

bay leaf

1.19 inch

galangal

3.13 cup

water

2 tsp

salt

Step 1
~4 min

Place the chicken pieces in a large pot.

Step 2
~4 min

Add water to the pot.

Step 3
~4 min

Heat the pot and bring the water to a simmer.

Step 4
~4 min

Add the sliced garlic to the pot.

Step 5
~4 min

Add the sliced shallot to the pot.

Step 6
~4 min

Add the bilimbi to the pot.

Step 7
~4 min

Add the bay leaf to the pot.

Step 8
~4 min

Add the galangal to the pot.

Step 9
~4 min

Add the cayenne pepper to the pot.

Step 10
~4 min

Add the diced tomato to the pot.

Step 11
~4 min

Turn off the heat.

Step 12
~4 min

Move the soup to a large bowl.

Step 13
~4 min

Steam for about 10 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a side of rice.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed rice
Spring rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Indonesia

Cultural Significance

A common and varied type of soup found throughout Indonesia.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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