Sweet and Sour meatballs originated in China. They have become a popular main dish in the Philippines or anywhere around the globe for that matter. They are primarily made from ground pork, which is shaped, into balls and cooked with a sweet and sour sauce. They can be eaten as a main course, or a finger food at parties or fiestas. A side dish of rice is also a welcomed addition.
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- 1/2 kilo ground pork or ground beef
- 2 stalks green onions chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
For sauce:
- 1 green bell pepper cut in strips
- 1 small carrot julienne
- 1 medium can pineapple chunks (keep the juice)
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp. water
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
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- Servings: 4
- Time: 1 hour
- Level: Easy
- Cuisine: Filipino, Chinese
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- In a mixing bowl, mix and combine ground pork, green onions, beaten egg, soy sauce, garlic and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
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Make round shaped 1 inch size balls. Finish rolling the remaining meat. Fry meatballs in hot cooking oil until brown and drain the excess oil. Set aside on a platter.
- Saute garlic and onion in a wok; pour in water, soy sauce, sugar, ketchup, and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil.
- Place in carrots, bell peppers and pineapple chunks. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and simmer vegetables until tender. Add cornstarch and stir for few minutes until sauce thickens. Turn off heat.
- Place the meatballs on a platter and pour the sauce over them. Serve with steamed rice. Enjoy!
