Sweet and Sour Meatballs – Amazu sauce

Ingredients

• 500g minced pork
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 sticks of celery, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp shredded cheese
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)

For the seasoning
• 1 egg
• 50g bread crumb
• 5 clove minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp freshly-grated ginger
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/3 tsp salt
• a hint of pepper

For the sauce
• 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 3 tbsp water

For thickening the sauce
• 1 tbsp katakuriko potato starch
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

• 1. In a large bowl, combine minced pork, all vegetables (carrot, onion, celery) and cheese.
• 2. Mix all seasoning ingredients together. Shape mixture into meatballs. (2 to 3 cm or more as you desire.)
• 3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute the meatballs until browned on all sides.
• 4. In a separate small bowl, mix together all sauce ingredients. (not corn starch and water) Pour over the meatballs. Let it boil.
• 5. Add the cornstarch diluted in water and cook until desired thickness is reached.
• Serve hot:)

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