World Flavors Cookbook

Bakso (Indonesian Meatball Soup)

Name: Bakso (Indonesian Meatball Soup)
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indonesia
Ingredients: 20 beef meatballs (bakso) 1L beef broth 200g yellow noodles 100g rice vermicelli 2 stalks bok choy For broth: Garlic, ginger, shallots, salt, white pepper Fried shallots and celery leaves for garnish

A comforting clear broth soup with springy beef meatballs, yellow noodles, and rice vermicelli.

Cuisine: Indonesia

Ingredients

20 beef meatballs (bakso) 1L beef broth 200g yellow noodles 100g rice vermicelli 2 stalks bok choy For broth: Garlic, ginger, shallots, salt, white pepper Fried shallots and celery leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Simmer the beef broth with smashed garlic and ginger for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Add the meatballs to the broth and cook until they float to the surface. 3. Blanch the noodles and bok choy in boiling water. 4. Place noodles and bok choy in bowls. Add 5 meatballs per bowl. 5. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles. 6. Garnish with fried shallots, chopped celery leaves, and serve with sambal and kecap manis.