" Chinese" Sweet And Sour Balls Recipe

Name: " Chinese" Sweet And Sour Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs extra-firm silken tofu; 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter; 1/4 cup parsley; 8 green onions; 8 ounces water chestnuts, chopped; 1/4 cup canned mushroom slices or 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms; 1 cup green pepper; Sauce; 1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup Braggs liquid aminos or 1/4 cup soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs extra-firm silken tofu
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 cup parsley
8 green onions
8 ounces water chestnuts, chopped
1/4 cup canned mushroom slices or 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms
1 cup green pepper
Sauce
1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup Braggs liquid aminos or 1/4 cup soy sauce

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Balls:
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Yes the recipe does say brown sugar twice. Yes unless you want to convert from grams use both.
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Cut onions and green peppers into 1/4 inch pieces.
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Mash tofu in bowl.
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Then mix in the rest of the ingredients. Form into 2 inch balls. Roll in flour and fry in 1/2 inch oil browning on all sides. Do NOT let oil smoke. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
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Sauce:
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Combine sauce in saucepan over med heat.
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Whisk out the lumps and heat, stir constantly until thickens.
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Pour over balls when serving. Make sure they are well coated.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs extra-firm silken tofu, 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1/4 cup parsley, 8 green onions, and more.

Yes, " Chinese" Sweet And Sour Balls falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

" Chinese" Sweet And Sour Balls

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