

Introduction
Pentol is one of the traditional foods in Indonesia. It is made from a mixture of ground meat and starch, formed into a ball and boiled in water. Pentol can be served in various ways, including as a soup or with a spicy sauce. In this article, we will share with you the recipe for “Resep Pentol Pedas” or spicy meatball.
Ingredients
To make “Resep Pentol Pedas,” you will need the following ingredients:
- 500 grams of ground beef or chicken
- 100 grams of tapioca starch
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of fried shallots
- 1 liter of water
- 10 pieces of bird’s eye chili
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of fried shallots
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, dissolved in water
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Meatball
In a bowl, mix together the ground meat, tapioca starch, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and fried shallots. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined. Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
Step 2: Boiling the Meatball
In a pot, bring 1 liter of water to a boil. Add the meatballs and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface. Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.
Step 3: Making the Spicy Sauce
In a blender, blend together the bird’s eye chili and garlic until smooth. In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the blended chili and garlic mixture and sauté until fragrant. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, sugar, and fried shallots. Stir well.
Step 4: Adding the Meatball to the Spicy Sauce
Add the meatballs to the pan with the spicy sauce. Stir well to coat the meatballs with the sauce. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Serving
Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a serving bowl. Garnish with some fried shallots. Serve hot.
Nutrition
One serving of “Resep Pentol Pedas” contains approximately:
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 16 grams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Sodium: 730 milligrams
Conclusion
“Resep Pentol Pedas” is a delicious and spicy meatball dish that is easy to make. With just a few ingredients, you can create a satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Serve it as an appetizer or as a main dish with rice. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!