Asian Cuisine
Bawan Pindang Ayam Kunyit ala Tainan (Tainan-Style Turmeric Chicken Soup), Warm and Comforting
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
A warm chicken soup seasoned with turmeric and ginger, inspired by Taiwanese night market snacks, perfect for soothing a hungry stomach. The broth is clear yet richly flavored thanks to the spices and long-simmered bone broth. A great choice for a simple, body-warming dinner.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 4
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- 1 whole Free-range chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 5 cm Fresh turmeric, crushed
- 4 cm Ginger, crushed
- 5 clove Garlic, smashed
- 3 tbsp Sesame oil
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Granulated sugar
- 1.5 liters Water
- 2 stalks Scallions, sliced
- 2 tbsp Wolfberries / goji berries (optional)
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly, rub with a little salt, let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse again.
- 2 Heat the sesame oil in a pot, then sauté the ginger, turmeric, and garlic until fragrant and lightly browned.
- 3 Add the chicken pieces and stir until the surface changes color and the seasoning is absorbed.
- 4 Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- 5 Add the soy sauce, salt, and sugar. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- 6 Add the goji berries if using, and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- 7 Remove from heat, sprinkle with sliced scallions, and serve piping hot.
💡 Tips
• Use free-range chicken for a more flavorful broth that isn't overly fatty
• Don't let the sesame oil get too hot when sautéing the turmeric, or it will taste bitter
• You can add a splash of halal cooking wine substitute (lime juice mixed with broth) for a more complex aroma
• Store leftover soup in the fridge — the flavor will deepen even more the next day
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
320 kkal
Calories (kcal)
28 gg
Protein
18 gg
Fat
8 gg
Carbs
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