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Sundubu Jjigae
Medium 32 min~260 kcal 5/10
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Bakso
Springy beef meatballs, clear broth, rice noodles, greens, sambal, and sweet soy make Indonesia's beloved street soup.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~390 kcal🇮🇩 Indonesian🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 5 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 600 gr ground beef
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) tapioca starch
- 1 adet egg white
- 3 diş garlic
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) ice water
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) white pepper
For the soup
- 8 su bardağı(~1600 ml) beef stock
For serving
- 250 gr Rice noodles
- 300 gr Pak choi or spinach
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) shallot
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Kecap manis
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) sambal
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Instructions
- 1
Put the ground beef, tapioca starch, egg white, garlic, salt, and white pepper in a food processor.
- 2
Add the ice water gradually and process until the mixture is sticky and smooth.
- 3
Squeeze the mixture by hand to form walnut-size meatballs.
- 4
Bring the beef stock to a boil, add the meatballs, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until they float.
15 min15:00 - 5
Soften the rice noodles in hot water in a separate bowl, then drain.
8 min08:00 - 6
Wilt the pak choi or spinach in the broth for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 7
Place noodles, meatballs, greens, and broth in bowls, then serve with fried shallots, kecap manis, and sambal.
💡 Tip: Adding ice water to the meat mixture strengthens bakso's firm, springy texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in bowls with sambal, kecap manis, and fried shallots.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
25
g protein
42
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 44%Fat 30%
GI 44 · Low GIGL 18 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Soy
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bakso make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Bakso take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 65 minutes in total.Is Bakso difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Bakso have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 42g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Bakso contain?
This recipe contains Soy, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Bakso belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indonesian cuisine.How many ingredients does Bakso need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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