Bakso Recipe

Bakso at glance: Indonesian meatballs, often served in a rich broth with noodles, tofu, and vegetables. Bakso has a unique texture and flavor that has made it popular in many countries.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground chicken
• 2 tbsp tapioca flour
• 1 egg
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Broth:

• 2 liters of beef broth
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp sugar

Accompaniments:

• Cooked noodles
• Tofu, cubed and fried
• Bok choy, blanched
• Fried shallots (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Mix the ground beef, ground chicken, tapioca flour, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Form into meatballs.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop the meatballs into the boiling water until they float to the surface. Remove and set aside.
3. In a separate pot, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add the beef broth, salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the meatballs to the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Serve the meatballs and broth with noodles, tofu, and bok choy. Garnish with fried shallots.