Beef Bakso-Style Soup
A steaming bowl of noodles in deeply savoured broth with beef — the ultimate indonesian comfort in a bowl. 45 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
- Saltto taste
- Ginger4 slices
- Fresh Cilantrohandful
- Shallots3 cloves, smashed
- Stock or Broth1.2 litres
- Beef500 g, cubed
- Noodles200 g
- Wheat Noodles250 g
- Beef Broth1.2 litres
- Sweet Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Simmer the stock with the garlic and ginger for 15 minutes to build a fragrant base, then season with the sweet soy sauce and salt.
- 2
Cook the noodles separately so the broth stays clean, and divide them between deep bowls.
- 3
Cook the beef gently in the simmering broth until just done, then lift out and slice or portion.
- 4
Ladle the piping-hot broth over the noodles and arrange the beef on top.
- 5
Finish with fresh cilantro, spring onions and a wedge of lime on the side.
Chef's tip
Taste and adjust the salt at the end; sauces concentrate as they reduce.
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