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Bakso, Indonesian meatball soup served

Bakso (Indonesian Meatball Soup)

Bakso is one of the most well-known dishes in Indonesian cuisine, offered by both street vendors and restaurants. The combination of tender meatballs and rich broth is both filling and delicious. Bakso can be prepared in many ways and is often served with ramen noodles, pak choi, and various sauces. This dish is a staple of Indonesian cuisine, preserving traditions that span generations.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 30 min
Total 50 min
480 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 500 g Ground Beef
⭕ 50 g Tapioca Flour
⭕ 1 Egg White
⭕ 3 cloves Garlic
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
⭕ 50 g Ice Cubes
⭕ 1.5 l Chicken Broth
⭕ 200 g Ramen Noodles
⭕ 200 g Pak Choi (Chinese Cabbage)
⭕ 10 g Fresh Cilantro
⭕ 20 g Fried Shallots (for serving)
⭕ 50 ml Soy Sauce
⭕ 30 ml Chili Sauce

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, tapioca flour, egg white, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the ice cubes and knead until smooth.

    2

    With wet hands, form small meatballs from the meat mixture.

    3

    Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot, then reduce the heat and add the meatballs. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until they float to the surface.

    4

    In a separate pot, cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, then drain.

    5

    Cut the pak choi into smaller pieces and blanch in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.

    6

    To serve: Place the cooked ramen noodles in a deep bowl, pour over the hot broth with the meatballs, and add the pak choi. Serve with soy sauce, chili sauce, fried shallots, and fresh cilantro.