Water Spinach Bakso-Style Soup

Ingredients

• 🧂Saltto taste
  
• 🫙Ginger4 slices
  
• 🌿Fresh Cilantrohandful
  
• 🥬Shallots3 cloves, smashed
  
• 🫙Stock or Broth1.2 litres
  
• 🍜Noodles200 g
  
• 🥬Water Spinach400 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 water spinach 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 water spinach on top.

5. 5

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