Bakso Daging Sapi: Savory Indonesian Beef Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 kg ground beef (mixed with tapioca flour and ice cubes)
- 1 large beef bone
- 1 package of rice vermicelli
- 1 bunch of celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 packet of beef-flavored seasoning (Royco or similar)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 10 small red chili peppers (cabe rawit)
- 100 grams fried shallots (bawang goreng)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
- Form the ground beef mixture into meatballs and gently drop them into the boiling water. Once the meatballs float to the surface, they are cooked. Remove and drain them.
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Prepare the Broth:
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil for the broth.
- Add the beef bone and crushed garlic to the boiling water. Season with beef-flavored seasoning, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste and let it simmer until the flavors meld together and the broth is aromatic.
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Prepare the Vermicelli:
- Cook the rice vermicelli in boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare the Celery:
- Wash the celery thoroughly and chop it into small pieces.
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Prepare the Chili Sambal:
- Grind the red chili peppers with a pinch of salt to make a sambal (spicy condiment).
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Assemble the Dish:
- Serve the beef meatballs with rice vermicelli and chopped celery.
- Garnish with fried shallots and serve with the chili sambal and soy sauce on the side for extra flavor.
Enjoy your homemade Bakso Daging Sapi, a delightful Indonesian beef meatball soup that brings together the comforting warmth of broth, the savory richness of meatballs, and the vibrant kick of spicy sambal.
