What is baso used in cooking?

"Baso" is a term that can have different meanings depending on the context. It's important to be specific about what you're referring to:

1. Baso (Meatball) in Indonesian Cuisine:

This is the most common meaning of "baso". In Indonesia, "baso" refers to a type of meatball, often made from beef, pork, or chicken. It's a very popular ingredient in Indonesian cuisine, used in:

* Bakso: This is a type of soup that's considered the national dish of Indonesia. It features meatballs in a clear broth, often with noodles, vegetables (like spinach or cabbage), and other ingredients.

* Mie Ayam: This is a popular noodle dish featuring chicken broth, noodles, chicken, and baso (meatballs).

* Sate Baso: This is a popular street food consisting of skewered baso (meatballs) served with peanut sauce.

* Other dishes: Baso is also added to various other dishes like nasi goreng (fried rice) and soto (Indonesian soup).

2. "Baso" as a term for any type of meatball:

In some contexts, "baso" can be used more broadly to refer to any kind of meatball, not just the specific Indonesian variety.

Please clarify which "baso" you are referring to. Providing more context would help me understand your question better.