>Reine is eating soup
>Look up Indonesian soup
Why the fuck does it have so many ingredients god damn
1 free-range chicken, about 3 pounds, quartered
2 stalks fresh lemongrass, bruised with the handle of a heavy knife and tied in a knot
6 makrut lime leaves, fresh or frozen (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 ½ tablespoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
5 shallots, peeled and halved
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh turmeric, or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons finely minced ginger
3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 ounces glass noodles or thin dried rice noodles, called vermicelli, bihun or bun
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves, mint, Thai basil or cilantro leaves
2 shallots, thinly sliced and fried in vegetable oil until brown (optional)
Quartered limes
Chili paste (such as sambal), for serving
Cooked white rice (optional)
