uthentic Indonesian Bakso Recipe | Traditional Indonesian Beef Meatball Soup

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uthentic Indonesian Bakso Recipe | Traditional Indonesian Beef Meatball Soup

 Indonesian Bakso is one of Indonesia's most popular street foods, featuring springy beef meatballs served in a rich, aromatic beef broth with noodles, vegetables, and flavorful garnishes. Originating from Chinese-Indonesian culinary traditions, Bakso has become a beloved comfort food enjoyed throughout the country. The homemade meatballs are made with finely ground beef, tapioca starch, garlic, and seasonings, creating their signature chewy texture. Served with egg noodles, bok choy, fried shallots, scallions, and spicy sambal, Bakso is a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner. 

Cooking Method


  1. In a food processor, blend the ground beef, garlic, egg, salt, white pepper, and ice water until smooth.
  2. Add the tapioca starch and mix until a sticky paste forms.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a gentle simmer.
  4. Shape the mixture into meatballs using your hands or two spoons and carefully drop them into the simmering water.
  5. Cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the meatballs float and are fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  6. In another large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
  7. Pour in the beef broth, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Add the cooked meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls and top with bok choy and bean sprouts.
  10. Ladle the hot broth and meatballs over the noodles. Garnish with green onions, fried shallots, sambal, and lime wedges before serving.

 

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Ingredients

Beef Meatballs : Ground beef – 2 lb (900 g) ,, Tapioca starch – 1 cup (120 g) ,, Garlic – 4 cloves, minced

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Beef Meatballs : Ice water – ½ cup (120 ml) ,, Egg – 1 large ,, Salt – 2 tsp

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Beef Meatballs : Ground white pepper – 1 tsp ,, Baking powder – 1 tsp (optional, for extra springy texture)

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Broth : Beef broth – 8 cups (2 liters) ,, Garlic – 3 cloves, minced ,, Onion – 1 medium, chopped

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Broth : Soy sauce – 2 tbsp ,, Salt – 1 tsp ,, Ground white pepper – ½ tsp

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For Serving : Fried shallots – ¼ cup ,, Sambal chili sauce – to taste ,, Lime wedges

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For Serving : Egg noodles – 12 oz (340 g), cooked ,, Baby bok choy – 2 cups, blanched ,, Bean sprouts – 1 cup ,,Green onions – 2 stalks, sliced

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