Meatballs with Sweet & Sour Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs with Sweet & Sour Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Ground pork; 1/2 Egg; 1/6 stalk Finely chopped green onion; 2 tsp Sake; 1 tsp Juice from grated ginger; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp Katakuriko; 5 cm piece Japanese leek; 2 1 mm thick slices Ginger; 1 small clove Garlic; 1 Sesame oil; 1 tsp Doubanjiang; 1 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp each Sake and ketchup; 100 ml Chicken stock; 1/3 tsp Salt; 1 enough to thicken Katakuriko slurry

Servings: persons

200 grams Ground pork
1/2 Egg
1/6 stalk Finely chopped green onion
2 tsp Sake
1 tsp Juice from grated ginger
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 dash Salt and pepper
1 1/2 tbsp Katakuriko
5 cm piece Japanese leek
2 1 mm thick slices Ginger
1 small clove Garlic
1 Sesame oil
1 tsp Doubanjiang
1 1/2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp each Sake and ketchup
100 ml Chicken stock
1/3 tsp Salt
1 enough to thicken Katakuriko slurry

1
To make the meatballs, knead the ground pork into a bowl.
2
When it's sticky, add all the ingredients listed from the eggs down to the katakuriko, and continue kneading.
3
Roll the meat mixture into bite-sized portions and deep fry.
4
Roll them over occasionally with cooking chopsticks as they cook, and finish them off by raising the temperature to high to make them crispy.
5
Remove the meatballs from the oil.
6
For the chili sauce, combine the ingredients.
7
Mince the vegetables.
8
Heat sesame oil and the vegetables in a pan, and stir fry until fragrant.
9
Add the doubanjiang and keep stir-frying.
10
When everything is well mixed, add the combined ingredients from Step 3, and simmer down for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat (this is just an estimate.
11
If you double the amount, adjust the heat and cooking time).
12
Thicken the sauce with katakuriko dissolved in water.
13
Add the meatballs from Step 2 and coat with the sauce.
14
Serve!
15
Bonus: This is just based on my own experiments, but you can make the chili sauce in large batches and store it for several days in the refrigerator.
16
I usually use it up within 2-3 days, so I don't know how long it'll last.
17
The sauce solidifies when cold, but loosens up if you heat it up.

521

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Ground pork, 1/2 Egg, 1/6 stalk Finely chopped green onion, 2 tsp Sake, and more.

Yes, Meatballs with Sweet & Sour Chili Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Meatballs with Sweet & Sour Chili Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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