Nikudango Amazuan (Sweet and Sour Meatball) Recipe
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb 450g ground pork
- 1 medium onion minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumb
- 2 Tbsp potato or cornstarch
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- oil for frying
Sauce
- 1/2 cup 120 ml water
- 1/4 cup 60 ml Soy Sauce
- 6 Tbsp 90 ml Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup 60 ml Sake
- 4 tsp potato or cornstarch
Instructions
- Make the meatballs. In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients except the frying oil. Shape the meat mixture into bite-size (1" or 2.5 cm) balls.
- Heat the oil in a medium pot, over medium high heat (350F or 180C). Fry the meatballs for 5 minutes, or until browned.
- Make the sauce. In a medium skillet, add all the sauce ingredients. Heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and coat with the sauce.