Meatball or basso is a type of meat ball that is commonly found in Indonesian cuisine. Meatballs are generally made from a mixture of ground beef and tapioca flour, but there are also meatballs made from chicken, fish, or even buffalo buffalo meat. In the presentation, meatballs are generally served hot with a clear gravy broth, mixed with noodles, vermicelli, sprouts, tofu, sometimes eggs and sprinkled with fried onions and celery. Meatballs are very popular and can be found all over Indonesia; from street hawkers to big restaurants. Various types of meatballs are now widely offered in the form of frozen food sold in supermarkets or malls. Slices of meatballs can also be used as a complement to other types of food such as fried noodles, fried rice, or cai cap.
