Soto Mi: An Indonesian Noodle Soup Worth Savoring

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 cups water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 200g dried egg noodles or rice noodles
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Bean sprouts, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• Lime wedges, for serving
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• Hardboiled eggs, sliced, for garnish
• Fried shallots, for garnish
• 400g chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 4 slices galangal (can substitute with ginger)