The image displays a close-up, elevated view of a bowl of *bakso* (Indonesian meatball soup) on a grey, mottled surface, likely a table or countertop, within the city of Gadog, Indonesia

The image displays a close-up, elevated view of a bowl of *bakso* (Indonesian meatball soup) on a grey, mottled surface, likely a table or countertop, within the city of Gadog, Indonesia. The ceramic bowl has a white interior and a grey outer rim. On the interior wall, a blue graphic of a traditional Indonesian building is visible alongside the text "PENYEDAP RASA" (flavor enhancer). The bowl contains several *bakso* meatballs: a large, light brown, textured meatball in the upper left, a medium-sized, similarly textured meatball to its right, and a smaller, partially submerged meatball in the lower center. An irregularly shaped, light yellow-brown fried item, consistent with a fried wonton or *pangsit goreng*, floats above the medium meatball. These components are immersed in a clear broth, which also contains chopped green leafy vegetables, white bean sprouts, and specks of red seasoning. A clear, conical bottle containing a reddish-orange, granular liquid, identifiable as chili sauce or sambal, is partially visible to the right of the bowl. No individuals are depicted.