Baso Jabrik atau Bola-Bola Bihun ( Chicken Balls Soup)

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : Femina Magazine modified by Desy

What you need :

- 100 gr finely pounded chicken or beef 

- 2 tbsp cornstarch 

- 1 cup grated carrot

- salt and sugar for taste

- a stalk green onion, thinly sliced 

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 tbsp fried shallots - available at asian store 

- ground white and black pepper 

- 1 cup crushed the Bean Thread Noodles

Soup Ingredients :

- 2 cup chicken stocks 

- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 

- 1/4 part from a whole onion, cube sliced 

- salt and pepper for taste

- 1 tsp sesame oil 

- baby bokcoy or regular bok choy, cut the edges

Make it :

English version

- In a bowl with a hot water, put the bean thead for another 3 minutes, just make it little bit soft but do not overdone. Drain then set aside.

- In a bowl, combine ingredients and mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place into steamer then steam for another 15-20 minutes or until set.

- Meanwhile, bring chicken stock to boil, then add garlic and onion.Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

- Add sesame oil, salt, pepper for taste. Then add baby bok choy.

- Let it simmer for another 3 minutes.

- Turn off the heat then serve hot with chicken balls. 

D3sy's Kitchen Tips :

- While you steamed, don't stack it and give an 1/2 inches space in each meat balls, so it doesn't sticky.

Indonesia version

- Didalam mangkuk berisi air panas, masukkan remukan bihun selama 3 menit, hingg sedikit lembek, tapi jangan terlalu lembek lho. Tiriskan dan sisihkan.

- Masukkan semua bahan baso kedalam mangkuk, aduk rata, bentuk bola-2 dengan tangan.

- Kukus selama 15-20 menit. Pada saat mengukus, jangan ditumpuk dan beri sedikit jarak, biar bentuknya bagus.

- Untuk Sup : rebus kaldu ayam, kemudian masukkan abwang putih+bombay. Biarkan mendidih selama 5 menit.

- Tambahkan minyak wijen, garam dan merica bubuk dan cicipi. Kemudian masukkan bok choy.

- Biarkan mendidih selama 2-3 menit.

- Angkat dan sajikan bersama baso ;-)

Preparation Time : 15 minutes

Cooking Time : 20 minutes

Servings : 2-3 persons (made 10 pcs pingpong balls)