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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs - the best meatballs ever with sweet and sour sauce. These meatballs are so good you'll want them everyday!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 363 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (350g) ground pork or ground chicken
  • 1/2 inch (1cm) ginger peeled, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 dashes ground white pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • oil for pan-frying
  • 1/2 small onion quartered
Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Combine the ground pork or chicken with ginger, garlic, five-spice powder (if using), sesame oil, pepper, and salt. Stir until well combined. Wet both hands with water and shape the mixture into 24 meatballs. Set aside.
  2. Heat a wok or skillet with some oil and pan-fry the meatballs until they turn light golden brown. Drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.
  3. Clean the wok or skillet and heat it with a little oil. Add the onion and stir quickly for a few moments. Pour in the sweet and sour sauce and cook until it thickens, then add the meatballs. Stir well to coat the meatballs with the sauce. Dish out and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3people Calories 363kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 394mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363

% Daily Value*

Serving 3people
Calories 363kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 394mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.