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Bakso

Bakso/BAHK-soh/
Also known as: Indonesian Meatball Soup
Bakso
About this dish

Bouncy beef meatballs served in a savory broth with noodles and vegetables, a beloved Indonesian comfort food.

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Ingredients
🥩500g ground beef
🌾1/2 cup tapioca starch
🍜200g rice noodles or vermicelli
🫙6 cups beef broth
Method
Serves 2
1
Blend ground beef with tapioca starch and seasoning into a smooth, sticky paste.
2
Shape into balls and poach in simmering water until firm.
3
Bring beef broth to a simmer.
4
Add noodles, bakso balls, and vegetables to serving bowls.
5
Ladle the hot broth over and serve with chili sauce.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Bakso is one of Indonesia's most popular street foods, a springy meatball soup found across the archipelago.

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