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Tag: Indonesian comfort food

  • Bakso Recipe

    Bakso Recipe

    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.
  • Nasi Goreng Recipe

    Nasi Goreng Recipe

    Nasi Goreng Recipe

    Nasi Goreng at glance: Indonesia’s take on fried rice, nasi goreng is a beloved comfort food. It’s typically cooked with a mixture of sweet soy sauce, garlic, shallots, and topped with a fried egg.

    Ingredients:

    • 4 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
    • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 shallots, sliced
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • 1 chicken breast, thinly sliced (optional)
    • 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
    • 1 tbsp fish sauce
    • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
    • 2 tsp chili paste (sambal oelek)
    • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
    • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
    • Fried shallots (for garnish)

    Instructions:

    1. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots, stir-fry until fragrant.
    2. Add the chicken and cook until done.
    3. Push the chicken to the side and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs and mix with the chicken.
    4. Add the cooked rice and stir to combine.
    5. Add the sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and chili paste. Mix well.
    6. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for a few more minutes.
    7. Garnish with green onions and fried shallots. Serve hot.