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chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based protein option, while chicken thighs are more economical than breasts.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and adds flavor, while bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: baked shallots

💰Cheaper: onions

Baked shallots cut calories, while onions are a budget-friendly substitute.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: poached eggs

💰Cheaper: none

Poached eggs provide similar texture with less preparation.

Prepare the chicken broth by boiling 2 liters of water with 6 chicken cubes, 0.5 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 6 allspice (lontai).

Add Galanga (laos), 2 teaspoons black pepper, 0.5 onion, and 3 cloves of garlic to the broth and simmer.

Add the chicken (soep vlees) and cook until done, then shred the chicken.

Prepare toppings: include fried onion, garlic, parsley, rice, bean sprouts, grated fried potatoes, and hard boiled egg.

For the spicy ketjap sauce, mix 200 ml soy sauce (ketjap) with 4 tablespoons sugar, red peppers, and 2 cloves garlic.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level: