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:
- Mix the ground beef, ground chicken, tapioca flour, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Form into meatballs.
- 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.
- In a separate pot, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add the beef broth, salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Add the meatballs to the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs and broth with noodles, tofu, and bok choy. Garnish with fried shallots.
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