Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
100 g

Hakka Noodles

boiled

1.5 cup

Water

2 tsp

Garlic

finely chopped

2 tsp

Ginger

finely chopped

1 unit

Fresh Red Chilli

sliced diagonally

0.33 cup

Carrots

cut into juliennes

0.33 cup

Red Bell pepper

cut into juliennes

0.33 cup

Green bell peppers

cut into juliennes

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 tsp

Black pepper powder

1 tsp

Soy sauce

0.25 cup

Spring Onion Greens

200 g

Chicken breasts

cut into cubes

1 unit

Dry Red Chilli

4 cloves

Garlic

Step 1
~4 min

Boil Hakka noodles until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2
~4 min

Combine chicken pieces, garlic, salt, and red chili in a mixer jar and grind into a mince.

Step 3
~4 min

Transfer the minced chicken to a bowl.

Step 4
~4 min

Grease your palms with oil, take a tablespoon of the meatball mixture, and form into meatballs of equal portions.

Step 5
~4 min

Place the meatballs on a plate and set aside.

Step 6
~4 min

Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Add ginger, garlic, and red chili and sauté for about a minute.

Step 7
~4 min

Add bell peppers, carrots, and salt. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until cooked but still crunchy.

Step 8
~4 min

Add 1-1/2 cups of water and soy sauce, then bring to a rolling boil.

Step 9
~4 min

Reduce the flame, add the prepared meatballs, and allow them to cook, infusing their flavors into the soup.

Step 10
~4 min

Add pepper and spring onion greens. Turn off the flame.

Step 11
~4 min

Stir in the noodles and mix well. Serve Mee Bakso soup hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili based on your spice preference.

Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra tang.

Garnish with fried shallots for added flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The meatballs can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a main course.

Pair with steamed vegetables on the side.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Chinese Tacos
Steamed Bok Choy

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Indonesia

Cultural Significance

Popular Indonesian street food and home-cooked meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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