Ingredients for - Indonesian Chicken Soup

1. 1 c. chopped shallots (from about 3 medium)
2. 1/4 c. peeled coarsely chopped fresh ginger 
3. 1/4 c. peeled coarsely chopped fresh turmeric 
4. 12 cloves garlic, peeled 
5. 8 macadamia nuts 
6. 1/2 c. refined coconut oil or vegetable oil, divided 
7. 1 lemongrass stalk, halved and bruised
8. 8 makrut lime leaves
9. 1 tbsp. kosher salt
10. 1 tbsp. light brown sugar or coconut sugar
11. 2 tsp. ground coriander
12. 2 tsp. ground cumin 
13. 1 tsp. ground white pepper
14. 1 (4-lb.) whole chicken, cut into pieces, skin removed
15. 16 oz. dry vermicelli noodles
16. 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
17. 1 tomato, quartered
18. 1 lime, quartered
19. 1/4 c. fresh chopped cilantro
20. 1/4 c. fried shallots
21. 1/4 c. sliced scallions

How to cook deliciously - Indonesian Chicken Soup

1 . Stage

In a small food processor, purée shallots, ginger, turmeric, garlic, nuts, and 1/3 cup water until smooth.

2 . Stage

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 1/4 cup oil. Cook paste, stirring frequently and reducing heat if paste sticks, until light golden in color and some liquid has evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes.

3 . Stage

Add lemongrass, makrut leaves, salt, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, and pepper and stir to combine. Add chicken and 9 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors have melded and chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, in another large pot, cook noodles according to package directions.

5 . Stage

Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Discard makrut leaves and lemongrass. Shred chicken meat into large pieces.

6 . Stage

In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil. Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

7 . Stage

Divide noodles among bowls. Pour broth over. Top with chicken, eggs, tomato, lime, cilantro, fried shallots, and scallions.