Indonesian Meatball Bonanza (bakso Bonanza)
Indonesian Meatball Bonanza (Bakso Bonanza) is a popular street food in Indonesia, known for its flavorful meatballs and savory broth. This recipe will guide you through making your own delicious bakso at home!
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 100g tapioca flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1.5L beef broth
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 100g bean sprouts
- 100g vermicelli noodles, cooked
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, tapioca flour, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs and set aside.
- In a pot, bring the beef broth to a boil.
- Gently drop the meatballs into the boiling broth and cook for 5-7 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Divide the cooked vermicelli noodles, bean sprouts, and green onions into serving bowls.
- Ladle the hot broth and meatballs over the noodles and vegetables.
- Serve the bakso hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Pot Bowls Ladle
Tools
Mixing bowl Cooking spoon
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Enjoy the bakso with a side of sambal (spicy chili paste) for an extra kick!
Tips & tricks
Tip: For a time-saving option, you can use store-bought beef broth instead of making it from scratch.
Cost
$15