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Nutritional Values
320kcal
25gProtein
30gCarbs
12gFat
2gFibre
400 mlServing
* Per serving · 400 ml. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
Saoto Soup
How to order / say it
Say it
Saoto Soep — [Sah-oh-toh Soop]
Order
I'd like a bowl of Saoto Soup.
Locally
Ik wil graag een kom Saoto Soep.
Say locally
A hearty soup with chicken, egg, and vermicelli.
Why try it?
Popular in Paramaribo, Saoto Soup encapsulates the Indonesian influence in Surinamese cuisine, and is often enjoyed as comfort food or a late-night snack.
How it tastes
This broth-based soup has an aromatic profile from lemongrass and galangal, enlivened with the earthiness of chicken and richness of egg.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Introduced by Javanese immigrants in the early 20th century, Saoto Soup became a staple in Paramaribo, often found at roadside stalls, gaining adaptations from local tastes.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 200 g chicken breast
- 🌾 100 g vermicelli noodles
- 🥚 2 pieces hard-boiled egg
- 🌿 2 stalks lemongrass
- 🧂 20 g galangal
- 🥕 100 g bean sprouts
- 🧄 50 g fried shallots
Method
- 1 Prepare broth with chicken, lemongrass, and galangal.
- 2 Cook vermicelli according to package instructions.
- 3 Assemble soup with broth, sliced chicken, vermicelli, and egg.
- 4 Top with bean sprouts and fried shallots before serving.
- 5 Serve hot, with optional sambal on the side.
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