Sweet and Sour Meatballs

 

Ingredients:

300g. minced pork

1/2" piece peeled ginger (finely minced)

2 cloves peeled garlic (finely minced)

1/4 tsp. five spice powder

1 tsp. sesame oil

3 dashes ground white pepper

A pinch of salt

1/2 small onion (peeled and quartered)

Enough oil for frying

Sweet and sour sauce: (mix in a bowl)

2 tbsp. tomato sauce/ketchup

2 tbsp. Thai sweet chili sauce

1 tsp. vinegar

1 tsp. light soy sauce

1/2 tsp. sugar

2 tbsp. water

1/2 tsp. cornflour

Methods:

1. In a large bowl, combine minced pork, ginger, garlic, five spice powder, sesame oil, white pepper and salt.  Wet both hands with some water and shape the meatballs.  Set aside.
2. Heat up wok with enough oil.  Fry the meatballs until golden brown.  Dish and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
3. Using a clean wok, heat up a bit of oil.  Add onion and do a few quick stirs.  Add the sauce and cook until it has thickened, then add the meatballs.  Stir to coat well with sauce.
4. Dish out and serve immediately.

I adapted this recipe from 'rasamalaysia.com.'