Japanese Meatballs In Sweet Soy Sauce (Niku Dango) Recipe

Name: Japanese Meatballs In Sweet Soy Sauce (Niku Dango)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For meatballs; 8 ounces ground pork; 2 ounces lettuce, finely chopped; 3 ounces carrots, finely grated; 1 tablespoon sake; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 beaten egg; 1 tablespoon cornflour; 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional); For the sauce; 4 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon sake; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 tablespoon caster sugar; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cornflour

Servings: persons

For meatballs
8 ounces ground pork
2 ounces lettuce, finely chopped
3 ounces carrots, finely grated
1 tablespoon sake
1 pinch salt
1/2 beaten egg
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
For the sauce
4 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sake
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornflour

1
Mix together all the ingredients for the meatballs in a bowl. Knead the mixture until the ingredients are well combined. The beaten egg should give a stickiness to the rest of the mixture, holding it together.
2
Take a small amount of the mixture -slightly less than a tablespoon) in your hand and mould it into a ball. Continue until the meatball mixture is used up.
3
Fill a pan about one-third full of cooking oil. Heat oil to 350u00b0F and deep fry the meatballs until brown, about 5 minute (Turn meatballs halfway to ensure they are browned evenly.).
4
Remove meatballs to plate lined with absorbent paper, to drain off excess oil.
5
Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a pan. Mix them together over a low heat, stirring until the sauce has thickened.
6
Add the meatballs to the pan and roll them around in the pan until they are all covered with the sauce.
7
Pour the meatballs with sauce onto a serving plate and serve!

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For meatballs, 8 ounces ground pork, 2 ounces lettuce, finely chopped, 3 ounces carrots, finely grated, and more.

Yes, Japanese Meatballs In Sweet Soy Sauce (Niku Dango) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Japanese Meatballs In Sweet Soy Sauce (Niku Dango)

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