Introduction
Pentol bakso pedas is a popular street food in Indonesia. It is a spicy meatball made from minced beef or chicken and flour. This dish is usually served with a spicy sauce and noodles or rice. In this recipe, we will use beef as the main ingredient.
Ingredients
To make pentol bakso pedas, you will need the following ingredients:
- 500g minced beef
- 100g tapioca flour
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp chicken stock powder
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- Water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Follow these steps to make pentol bakso pedas:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the minced beef, tapioca flour, garlic, egg, celery, salt, sugar, chicken stock powder, and white pepper.
- Add water gradually while stirring until the mixture is smooth and sticky.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Scoop a spoonful of the mixture and shape it into a ball.
- Drop the ball into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- Remove the meatball from the oil and set aside.
- In a separate pan, sauté garlic and chili until fragrant.
- Add water, salt, sugar, and chicken stock powder. Bring to a boil.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for a few minutes.
- Serve with noodles or rice.
Nutrition
One serving of pentol bakso pedas (150g) contains:
- Calories: 293
- Protein: 17g
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Sodium: 618mg
- Potassium: 247mg
Tips
Here are some tips to make the perfect pentol bakso pedas:
- Add water gradually to the mixture to achieve the right consistency.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the meatballs to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- You can adjust the spiciness of the sauce by adding more or less chili.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the meatballs in the oven instead of frying them.
Conclusion
Pentol bakso pedas is a simple yet delicious dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. With this recipe, you can make your own spicy meatballs at home and impress your family and friends. Don’t forget to adjust the spiciness to your liking and serve with your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
