# Soto ayam (from Marion Grasby)

Video: [Indonesian 'Soto Ayam' Chicken Noodle Soup - Marion's Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw) by [Marion Grasby](https://www.youtube.com/@mariongrasby).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$9.90 per serving, ~$19.80 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$7.10* per serving (42%) vs ordering out (~$17.00*). * Estimate: 9 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some chicken thighs _(amount estimated)_
- to taste salt
- a little bit oil _(amount estimated)_
- a couple of slices ginger _(amount estimated)_
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- some kaffir lime leaves _(amount estimated)_
- some shallots _(amount estimated)_
- water water
- some ginger _(amount estimated)_
- some lemongrass _(amount estimated)_
- some garlic _(amount estimated)_
- some turmeric _(amount estimated)_
- some shallots _(amount estimated)_
- some ground coriander _(amount estimated)_
- some cumin _(amount estimated)_
- a few spoonfuls stock
- coconut milk coconut milk
- some coriander _(amount estimated)_
- some spring onion _(amount estimated)_
- some lime _(amount estimated)_
- some salt _(amount estimated)_
- a little squeeze lime juice _(amount estimated)_
- some rice vermicelli noodles _(amount estimated)_
- some sambal olek _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=34s) Season chicken thighs with salt.
2. [1:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=62s) Brown the chicken in an oiled pot.
3. [2:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=121s) Slice ginger and prepare lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and shallots.
4. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=139s) Add aromatics and water to the chicken in the pot.
5. [2:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=144s) Simmer the broth.
6. [2:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=153s) Peel and chop ginger, lemongrass, garlic, fresh turmeric, and shallots for a paste.
7. [4:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=245s) Add ground coriander and cumin to the blender.
8. [4:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=248s) Blend the paste with a few spoonfuls of stock.
9. [5:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=304s) Skim fat from the simmering broth, remove chicken, and strain the broth.
10. [5:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=310s) Shred the cooked chicken.
11. [5:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=330s) Fry the turmeric paste in a little oil in a pot.
12. [6:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=375s) Pour coconut milk and chicken broth into the paste and simmer.
13. [6:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=392s) Chop coriander, spring onion, and limes for garnish.
14. [7:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=436s) Season the broth with salt and lime juice.
15. [7:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhXlFuh2hw&t=449s) Assemble noodles, shredded chicken, broth, and toppings in bowls.

## Equipment

- pot
- knife
- cutting board
- blender
- strainer
- tongs
- ladle

## What the video didn't say

- Exact ingredient quantities were not specified
- Exact cooking times were not specified
- Serving size and total duration were not stated

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