Bakso
Indonesian meatball noodle soup with a clear, savory broth, tender beef meatballs, and a tangle of noodles, topped with fried shallots and fresh herbs.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 6 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces dried egg noodles
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms
- ¼ cup fried shallots
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- 2
Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs; set aside.
- 3
Bring beef broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
- 4
Drop meatballs into boiling broth; reduce heat to medium and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Add mushrooms and noodles; cook until noodles are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Ladle soup into bowls; top with fried shallots and cilantro.
- 7
Serve with chili sauce and soy sauce on the side if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- spoon
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