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Nikudango Amazuan (Sweet and Sour Meatball)
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Nikudango Amazuan (Sweet and Sour Meatball) Recipe

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

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.

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: ground meat