Bakso

Bakso, an Indonesian meatball soup, is a popular street food featuring springy beef meatballs in a savory broth, commonly served with noodles and fried wontons. The meatballs are typically made from finely ground beef with tapioca flour and salt, giving them a firm, dense, and homogeneous texture. This distinctive springy texture is a key characteristic that many judge a vendor by. Bakso can be found throughout Indonesia, from street vendors to restaurants. A typical bowl can cost around IDR 15,000 from a street cart. The dish is a Chinese-Indonesian creation, adapted over generations to local tastes.