Indonesian Beef Bakso

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Process the cold beef, garlic, salt, white pepper, and baking powder until tacky, adding crushed ice gradually.

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1 pound very cold lean beef, cubed

1/3 cup tapioca starch

3 garlic cloves, fried and crushed

1 egg white

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/3 cup crushed ice or ice water

6 cups clear beef broth

Cooked noodles, bok choy, scallions, fried shallots, and sambal, for serving

Keep the meat mixture cold for a bouncy texture.

Do not vigorously boil the meatballs.

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