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Tofu Bakso-Style Soup
🇮🇩 Indonesian

Tofu Bakso-Style Soup

🇮🇩 Indonesian

A steaming bowl of noodles in deeply savoured broth with tofu — the ultimate indonesian comfort in a bowl. Ready in 37 minutes including prep.

Prep 15 min Cook 22 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Ginger4 slices
  • Fresh Cilantrohandful
  • Tofu500 g, fried
  • Shallots3 cloves, smashed
  • Stock or Broth1.2 litres
  • Noodles200 g
  • Wheat Noodles250 g
  • Beef Broth1.2 litres
  • Sweet Soy Sauce2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 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. 2

    Cook the noodles separately so the broth stays clean, and divide them between deep bowls.

  3. 3

    Cook the tofu gently in the simmering broth until just done, then lift out and slice or portion.

  4. 4

    Ladle the piping-hot broth over the noodles and arrange the tofu on top.

  5. 5

    Finish with fresh cilantro, spring onions and a wedge of lime on the side.

Chef's tip

Prep everything before the heat goes on — indonesian cooking moves fast once it starts.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Will Meyrick Recipe | Indonesia | Bakso Malang Tugu Style (Malang Meatball Soup) · on YouTube