Bakso
Bakso are beef meatballs, often served in a clear broth flavored with garlic and pepper, common in Indonesian cuisine.
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Ingredients
- 500 g beef, finely minced
- 100 g ice water
- 50 g tapioca starch
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp black pepper, ground
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 liter beef bone broth
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 200 g glass noodles
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- red chili sauce, to taste
Steps
In a bowl, combine the minced beef, ice water, tapioca starch, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt. Use your hands to knead the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste, which helps in achieving the bouncy texture.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, approximately 3 cm in diameter. Make sure they are uniformly shaped to ensure even cooking.
Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer (around 80°C). Carefully drop the meatballs into the simmering water and poach for about 10 minutes until fully cooked. This gentle cooking method prevents the meatballs from breaking apart.
While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the bone broth. In a separate pot, heat the beef bone broth, sliced garlic, and black peppercorns until it reaches a gentle simmer.
Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the water with a slotted spoon and transfer them into the hot broth. Allow them to infuse in the broth for about 5 minutes before serving.
In the meantime, prepare the glass noodles following the package instructions. Drain and divide them into serving bowls.
Serve the meatballs in the broth over the glass noodles, garnished with chopped spring onions and a side of red chili sauce for added heat.
Why this works
Cold-emulsifying the beef with ice water and tapioca starch enhances the texture, resulting in bouncy meatballs. The cold water maintains fat, creating a smooth emulsion that holds during poaching. If the mixture is too loose, add more tapioca starch for binding. Poaching in simmering water rather than boiling ensures even cooking without toughness. The clear broth, flavored with garlic and pepper, complements the meatballs without overpowering them.
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