Bakso Malang
Indonesian beef meatball soup with savory broth, potatoes, and noodles. Finished with fried shallots and fresh herbs for authentic street-food flavor.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1 pinch salt and white pepper
- 8 cups beef stock
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled
- 3 tablespoons fried shallots
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 pound ground beef, 1 minced shallot, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons tapioca starch, and a pinch each of salt and white pepper in a bowl; mix gently with your hands until just combined, without overworking.
- 2
Wet your hands with cool water, then roll the mixture into balls the size of walnuts (about 1.5 inches across), placing each one on a plate.
- 3
Cut 2 medium potatoes lengthwise in half, then lay each half flat and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons.
- 4
Pour 8 cups beef stock into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat — you'll see large bubbles rolling rapidly across the surface, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Carefully lower each meatball into the boiling broth using a spoon; once all are in, reduce heat to medium and let them simmer for 5 minutes until they rise to the surface.
- 6
Add the potato slices to the broth and continue simmering over medium heat for 12–15 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- 7
Taste the broth and add salt and white pepper to your preference — it should taste savory and warming, not bland.
- 8
Ladle the meatballs, potatoes, and broth into four bowls, dividing evenly and filling each bowl about three-quarters full.
- 9
Scatter 3 tablespoons fried shallots evenly over the surface of all four bowls — they'll float on top and add crunch.
- 10
Sprinkle 0.25 cup fresh cilantro over the bowls and serve immediately while the broth is still steaming.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- large pot (4-quart or larger)
- slotted spoon
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- soup ladle
- four bowls
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