Home cooking attempt — Soto Ayam from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Soto Ayam from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting candlenut right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The deeply spiced with galangal and lemongrass result was rewarding once I got it right.

rendang from West Sumatra is consistently voted one of the world's most delicious dishes. I served it with kopi tubruk as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Soto Ayam yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.