Tofu Meatballs in Sweet Vinegar Ankake Sauce Recipe

Name: Tofu Meatballs in Sweet Vinegar Ankake Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Firm tofu; 300 grams Ground meat (any kind); 1/2 large Onion; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Chinese chicken soup stock granules (or Weipa, etc); 1 tbsp Katakuriko; 2 tsp Cooking sake; 4 tbsp Soy sauce; 4 tbsp Sugar; 4 tbsp Vinegar; 2 tabelspoons each Katakuriko, water; 50 ml Water

Servings: persons

1 block Firm tofu
300 grams Ground meat (any kind)
1/2 large Onion
1 tsp Sesame oil
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Chinese chicken soup stock granules (or Weipa, etc)
1 tbsp Katakuriko
2 tsp Cooking sake
4 tbsp Soy sauce
4 tbsp Sugar
4 tbsp Vinegar
2 tabelspoons each Katakuriko, water
50 ml Water

1
Add all the ingredients for the sweet vinegar sauce into a pot, and turn on the heat.
2
When the vinegar is evaporated, add in the katakuriko slurry to make the sauce into your desired consistency.
3
Mix quickly, and turn off the heat.
4
Drain the excess water from the tofu.
5
Mince the onion.
6
Add all the ingredients for the tofu meatballs into a bowl, and knead well until the tofu and ground meat are well combined.
7
Form into bite-sized pieces.
8
If it sticks to your hands, lightly grease your hand with oil!
9
Deep-fry in oil at 180C.
10
When the tofu meatballs start to float and become golden brown as shown in the picture, they are done!
11
Coat in the sour vinegar sauce, serve on a plate, and done!
12
Adding okara soy pulp makes the dish healthier!
13
It will sweep your intestines clean.

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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.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block Firm tofu, 300 grams Ground meat (any kind), 1/2 large Onion, 1 tsp Sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Tofu Meatballs in Sweet Vinegar Ankake Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tofu Meatballs in Sweet Vinegar Ankake Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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