Bakso Sapi Kenyal: A Recipe for Tender and Flavorful Indonesian Meatballs
Ingredients:
For the Meatball Mixture:
- Ground beef
- Baking powder
- Fish sauce
- Black pepper powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Beef broth powder
- Egg whites
- Tapioca flour
- Ice cubes
For the Meatball Broth:
- Beef bones/marrow bones/cut beef shanks
- Garlic
- Black pepper powder
- Onion
- Beef broth powder
Instructions:
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Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, baking powder, fish sauce, black pepper powder, garlic powder, salt, and beef broth powder. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Gradually add the tapioca flour and ice cubes to the mixture. It is important to mix the tapioca flour and ice cubes slowly, incorporating them little by little. This can be done either by hand or using a blender, depending on your preference for texture.
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Prepare the Broth:
- Begin by briefly boiling the beef bones or marrow bones in a pot. After a few minutes, discard the water and transfer the bones to a fresh pot of water. Reserve the initial water for boiling the meatballs later.
- Add garlic and onion to the fresh pot of water along with the bones. Season with black pepper powder and beef broth powder to taste. Simmer the broth over low heat to allow the flavors to meld and the broth to develop a rich taste.
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Cook the Meatballs:
- Before forming the meatballs, cook a small portion of the mixture in the broth to taste it and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Once satisfied with the seasoning, shape the remaining meatball mixture into round balls. Carefully drop the meatballs into the pot of broth that you initially reserved.
- Continue cooking the meatballs in the broth until they are fully cooked and float to the surface.
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Final Steps:
- After all the meatballs have been cooked, remove them from the broth and drain. You can freeze the meatballs for later use or, if serving immediately, add them to the second pot of simmering broth.
- Serve the Bakso Sapi Kenyal hot with the flavorful broth. Enjoy these tender Indonesian meatballs as a delicious and comforting dish!
This recipe for Bakso Sapi Kenyal creates a delightful dish of Indonesian meatballs with a savory broth, perfect for a cozy meal or for impressing guests with an authentic taste of Indonesia.
