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Bakso (beef meatball soup)

Springy Indonesian beef meatballs in clear garlicky beef broth with noodles, bok choy and fried shallots.

Time
90min
Steps
5
Bakso (beef meatball soup), photographed from above

Ingredients

6 servings

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Allergens

Contains egg, wheat and soy.

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    Nothing beyond a knife, a board and the usual pots and pans.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer bones 2 hours for broth; season with fried garlic, salt and pepper.

    2. 2

      Process meatball ingredients to a sticky, smooth paste.

    3. 3

      Squeeze paste through your fist into small balls and drop into barely simmering water; cook until they float, then 5 minutes more, to 71°C (160°F).

    4. 4

      Transfer meatballs to the broth.

    5. 5

      Serve with noodles, bok choy, celery, fried shallots and condiments.

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