Soto

Soto is known by a variety of names throughout Indonesia, including Makassar coto and Pekalongan tauto. This traditional Indonesian soup, on the other hand, is usually associated with the island of Java, where it is thought to have originated.

Nowadays, there is no single correct way to prepare soto because the varieties are numerous and are usually adapted to local cuisines. Although it is thought that soto was created as a result of the country's strong Chinese influence, it is more likely that the soup was created by following common cooking traditions of the area and utilizing ingredients that were abundant.

This versatile dish can also be paired with stewed eggs, grilled offal, fried tofu, and either chili or soy sauce. Soto is considered comfort food in Indonesia, and it can be found anywhere from local open-air eateries to high-end restaurants.

This traditional Indonesian dish is also popular and widely consumed in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.