Description
When you’re exploring the flavours of Surinamese cuisine, you don’t want to overlook the delightful ‘Saoto soup’. Its roots trace back to the Javanese plantation labourers that settled in Suriname, they carried with them their cherished recipes (including Saoto’s distinct relative ‘Soto Ayam’). As these traditions intersected with local ingredients a transformation occurred, giving birth to Saoto soup.
A fragrant light chicken broth with hints of lemongrass and an array of toppings that include ketjap (soy sauce), bean sprouts, boiled eggs, tender pieces of chicken and a fried blend of potatoes, onions and rice vermicelli (noodles) offers a symphony of tastes in a soul-warming bowl.
