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Soto Banjar (Banjar Chicken Soup)

Soto Banjar

A clear chicken soup fragrant with cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, served with rice cakes, potato fritters and boiled egg. The pride of the Banjar people.

Time
1 hr 30 min
Serves
6 people
Origin
South Kalimantan
Type
Vegetables, Soto & Soups
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Ingredients

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Spice paste

To serve

How to Make

  1. Boil the chicken until cooked, remove and shred. Strain the stock.

  2. Fry the paste in butter until fragrant.

  3. Add the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom and lemongrass and fry briefly.

  4. Add to the stock with salt and simmer 20 minutes.

  5. Put rice cake, noodles, chicken, egg, carrot and fritters in bowls.

  6. Ladle over the hot broth and top with celery and fried shallots.

Kitchen tip

Frying the paste in butter makes soto Banjar extra fragrant and rich.

Questions

Where does Soto Banjar (Banjar Chicken Soup) come from?

Soto Banjar is a traditional dish from South Kalimantan (capital: Banjarmasin), in the Kalimantan (Borneo) region of Indonesia.

How long does Soto Banjar (Banjar Chicken Soup) take to make?

It takes about 1 hr 30 min in total to make 6 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Soto Banjar (Banjar Chicken Soup)?

Frying the paste in butter makes soto Banjar extra fragrant and rich.

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