Vegetarian Bakso Kuah

Warm up your soul with a comforting bowl of Vegetarian Bakso Kuah, a plant-based twist on Indonesia’s beloved meatball soup. This hearty recipe features tender tofu and shiitake mushroom balls, delicately seasoned with garlic, white pepper, and a hint of salt, then fried to golden perfection. Simmered in a fragrant vegetable broth enhanced with soy sauce and a touch of sugar, these vegetarian “meatballs” soak up all the umami goodness. Freshly wilted spinach adds a nutritious touch, while a garnish of spring onions and crispy fried shallots rounds out the dish with vibrant color and crunch. Ready in just an hour, this wholesome and flavorful soup is perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive appetizer. A must-try for anyone seeking a satisfying vegetarian comfort food experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Firm tofu
• 150 grams Shiitake mushrooms
• 50 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
• 1 liter Vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 100 grams Fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons Spring onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fried shallots

Directions

Step 1

Dry the tofu thoroughly by wrapping it in paper towels and pressing it gently to remove excess water. Then crumble it into a bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the shiitake mushrooms and add them to the crumbled tofu.

Step 3

Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, minced garlic, salt, and white pepper to the tofu and mushroom mixture. Mix well to form a cohesive dough.

Step 4

With slightly wet hands, form the mixture into small balls (about 2.5 cm in diameter).

Step 5

In a deep pan, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F). Carefully fry the tofu balls until they are golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 6

In a separate pot, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer, then stir in the soy sauce and sugar.

Step 7

Add the fried tofu balls to the simmering broth and let them cook for about 10 minutes to absorb some of the flavors.

Step 8

In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the fresh spinach to the broth and let it wilt.

Step 9

Serve the Vegetarian Bakso Kuah hot, garnished with chopped spring onions and fried shallots.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2263.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4926.5

Total Fat 475.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 287.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6617.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.9g
Protein 76.3g	0%

Vitamin D 27IU	0%
Calcium 894.1mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 3142.7mg	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: 82.5%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 11.6%