Epic $8 Giant Begedil With Minced Beef & Deep-Fried Egg In Mee Soto Soup Found At Satay Stall

What’s a kentang ball ($8)? 

While kentang balls (essentially massive begedils) aren’t exactly new - they’ve been spotted at a few other hawker stalls like Rosy & Nora, they’re relatively uncommon.

However, Sheila says Syifa’ Satay’s kentang balls are slightly different from those elsewhere. She explains: “We add on the extra egg ‘cap’ on top (deep-fried omelette consisting of two eggs per bowl), and our kentang ball is slightly bigger than those outside. Our [mee soto] broth is different too”.

Kentang ball vs begedil 

Compared to a typical begedil, kentang balls are significantly larger, and come stuffed with minced beef. Sheila says a regular begedil at Syifa’ Satay ($1) is the size of a large egg, while her kentang balls ($8) are thrice the size, comparable to that of an orange or baseball.

When they first introduced kentang balls to their menu, Sheila says customers were taken aback by its size: “Their first reaction was, ‘Wow, so big ah!’, and others said it’s shiok”.

She adds that these mammoth potato balls are now as popular as the smaller begedils at her shop. “Most customers who eat mee soto would pair it up with a [regular] begedil, but kentang balls are actually considered a meal in itself [and thus served sans noodles in the soto],” she says.

Syifa’ Satay’s other signature dishes include Satay, of course (from $11 for 10 sticks). The stall will be open throughout the National Day weekend, and is offering a limited-edition Tau Pok Filled Begedil ($5.90), only available till 11 August. 

Syifa’ Satay is at #01-15C 8 Raffles Ave, S039802. Open Tue - Sun 3pm - 10pm. Closed on Mon. Tel: 9234 2340. More info via Facebook and Instagram.

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