Meatballs Surprise Sweet n Sour Sauce

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You can use Quail egg or White egg

Meatballs Surprise Sweet n Sour Sauce recipe
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
50min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 3 pcs)

Meatballs

  • pcs. Quail eggs boiled peel off the shell
    pcs. Quail eggs boiled peel off the shell
    12
  • ground pork
    ground pork
    350g
  • clove garlic mince
    clove garlic mince
    3
  • carrots fine dice
    carrots fine dice
    100g
  • green onions chop
    green onions chop
    20g
  • . Oyster sauce
    . Oyster sauce
    1tbsp
  • medium egg beaten
    medium egg beaten
    1
  • . flour and extra 3 tbsp for rolling
    . flour and extra 3 tbsp for rolling
    2tbsp
  • Salt and pepper to taste
    Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cooking oil for frying
    ½ cooking oil for frying
    1

Sweet n Sour Sauce

  • pc. Red bell pepper
    pc. Red bell pepper
    1
  • med. White onion
    med. White onion
    1
  • 220 grams pineapple chunks
    220 grams pineapple chunks
    1can
  • Tomato sauce
    Tomato sauce
    120g
  • . Tomato paste
    . Tomato paste
    1tbsp
  • . Sugar
    . Sugar
    2tbsp
  • . Vinegar
    . Vinegar
    2tbsp
  • water
    water
    1cup
  • flour
    flour
    1tbsp
  • cornstarch
    cornstarch
    1tsp
  • water for slurry
    water for slurry
    2tbsp
  • cooking oil
    cooking oil
    2tbsp
  • Salt and pepper to taste
    Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Meatballs Surprise Sweet n Sour Sauce

Prepare the Meatballs

  1. Step 1
    1. Roll the quail eggs with flour to easily coat the meat mixture.
  2. Step 2
    1. Mix ground pork, garlic, carrots, green onions oyster sauce, beaten egg, 2 tbps of flour.
  3. Step 3
    1. Weight 25 grams of meat mixture flatten with palm and roll on each quail egg.
  4. Step 4
    1. Coat with extra flour to firm the meatballs.
    Step 1.1: 1
  5. Step 5
    1. Deep frying and drain excel oil.

Sweet N Sour Sauce

  1. Step 1
    1. Sautee Onions, Bell Pepper, Carrots Add sugar, tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar pineapple chunks and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
    Step 2.1: 1
  2. Step 2
    1. Lower the heat add the slurry and mix thoroughly
  3. Step 3
    1. Season with salt and pepper

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

341.3kcal (17.06%)

Protein

21.4g (42.76%)

Carbs

35.8g (13%)

Sugars

8.5g (17%)

Healthy Fat

10.0g

Unhealthy Fat

4.6g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Garnish with green onions

FAQS

  1. What are some good substitutions for quail eggs in the Meatballs Surprise Sweet n Sour Sauce recipe?

    If you can't find quail eggs, you can substitute them with regular chicken eggs. Use one chicken egg for every three quail eggs. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time slightly, as chicken eggs may require a bit longer to cook.

  2. How can I store leftover Meatballs Surprise Sweet n Sour Sauce?

    To store leftover Meatballs Surprise Sweet n Sour Sauce, let the dish cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. For longer storage, consider freezing the meatballs and sauce separately for up to 2 months.

  3. What dietary restrictions does the Meatballs Surprise Sweet n Sour Sauce recipe accommodate?

    This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and ensuring that the sauces used (like oyster sauce) are gluten-free. Additionally, it can be adapted for those avoiding pork by substituting ground pork with ground turkey or chicken.

  4. What side dishes pair well with Meatballs Surprise Sweet n Sour Sauce?

    Meatballs Surprise Sweet n Sour Sauce pairs beautifully with steamed rice or fried rice. You can also serve it with a side of stir-fried vegetables or a fresh salad to balance the flavors.

  5. What is the best way to ensure the meatballs hold together during frying?

    To ensure the meatballs hold together during frying, make sure to coat the quail eggs in flour before wrapping them in the meat mixture. Additionally, chilling the meatballs for about 30 minutes before frying can help them firm up and maintain their shape.

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