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bakso

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

bakso, a dish from Indonesia
christian r from Singapore · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bakso or baso is an Indonesian meatball, or a meat paste made from beef surimi. Its texture is similar to the Chinese beef ball, fish ball, or pork ball.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsground beef, tapioca starch, garlic, broth, noodles, scallions
🔥Cooking methodshaped into balls and boiled, served in hot broth
👅Flavour & stylesavory, umami, comforting soup
🕒When it’s eatenstreet food, lunch or snack

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Frequently asked questions

Where does bakso come from?
bakso is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is bakso?
Bakso or baso is an Indonesian meatball, or a meat paste made from beef surimi. Its texture is similar to the Chinese beef ball, fish ball, or pork ball.