Indonesian bakso with a personal twist

METHOD

How to make it

1. 01

   STEP 1

   Done

   Bring water with stock cubes, star anise, cinnamon, celery, spring onion, garlic, shallot, ginger and lime zest to the boil. Let it steep for 45 minutes and strain.

2. 02

   STEP 2

   Done

   Mix minced meat with garlic, sambal and soy sauce. Let rest for at least 30 minutes and roll into firm balls.

3. 03

   STEP 3

   Done

   Bring the strained stock to the boil again and let the meatballs cook until they float to the top.

4. 04

   STEP 4

   Done

   Divide bean sprouts and pak choi among bowls and pour the hot stock with meatballs over them.

5. 05

   STEP 5

   Done

   Serve with red pepper, coriander and fried onions.