Low Carb Indonesian Bakso (Meatball Soup)

Transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Indonesia with this Low Carb Indonesian Bakso, a comforting and flavorful meatball soup perfect for those watching their carbs. Featuring tender beef and chicken meatballs infused with white pepper and garlic, this recipe is cooked to perfection in a rich, aromatic beef broth. Enhanced with fresh bok choy, minced shallots, and a splash of umami-rich soy sauce and fish sauce, each bowl is a delightful harmony of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Ready in under an hour, this authentic soup is not only low-carb but also packed with protein and vibrant nutrients. Garnish with green onions and a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish, and serve it steaming hot for the ultimate Asian-inspired comfort food experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 250 grams ground chicken
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 125 milliliters ice water
• 2 liters beef broth
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 3 thinly sliced shallots
• 2 chopped bok choy
• 2 sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cut into wedges lime
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground chicken, and egg.

Step 2

Add the salt, white pepper, and baking powder to the meat mixture, and mix until well combined.

Step 3

Gradually add ice water to the mixture, about 20 milliliters at a time, kneading the mixture until it's elastic and smooth.

Step 4

Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs using your hands, or use an ice cream scoop for uniform size.

Step 5

In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and sliced shallots to the broth, allowing them to infuse the broth for about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Carefully drop the meatballs into the simmering broth, making sure they do not overcrowd. Cook until the meatballs float to the surface, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 8

Once the meatballs are cooked, add chopped bok choy to the broth and cook for another 3 minutes until the greens are tender.

Step 9

Stir in the soy sauce and fish sauce, adjusting seasoning to taste if needed.

Step 10

To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, topping it with sliced green onions and a lime wedge. Enjoy hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3545.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1897.6

Total Fat 121.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 785.6mg	0%
Sodium 15869.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 176.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 665.3mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 5737.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.7%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 8.4%