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Sweet and sour meatballs

Sweet and sour meatballs, delicious and very easy to make. Sweet, slightly spicy, a little sour, and most of all, extremely tasty!
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Preparation10 minutes
Cook time20 minutes
Total time30 minutes
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Ingredients

4 people
  • 300 grams white rice
  • 500 grams green beans
For the meatballs:
  • 500 grams ground chicken
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 50 grams panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3-4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon ginger syrup
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • oil, pepper and salt
For the sauce:
  • 50 ml pineapple juice
  • 1 slice canned pineapple
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 200 ml water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Cook the rice according to the directions on the packet.
  • Skin the beans (remove the stalk) and cook until al dente in a pot of salted water.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs and season with salt and pepper. Roll into walnut-sized meatballs.
  • Heat some oil in a large skillet and gently fry the meatballs until brown and cooked.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Place all the sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • When the meatballs are cooked, add the sauce to the meatballs and reduce to the desired thickness.
  • Serve the meatballs in the sweet and sour sauce with the rice and green beans. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Proteins: 34g | Fats: 15g | Saturated fats: 4g

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