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Japanese Meatballs in Sweet Soy Sauce (Niku Dango) Recipe

Japanese Meatballs in Sweet Soy Sauce (Niku Dango) Recipe

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Japanese Meatballs in Sweet Soy Sauce (Niku Dango)

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz ground pork
2 oz lettuce, finely chopped
3 oz carrots, finely grated
1 tbsp sake
1 pinch salt
1/2 beaten egg
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
4 tbsp water
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp cornflour

Directions:

Mix together all the ingredients for the meatballs in a bowl. Knead the mixture until the ingredients are well combined. The beaten egg should give a stickiness to the rest of the mixture, holding it together.
Take a small amount of the mixture -slightly less than a tablespoon) in your hand and mould it into a ball. Continue until the meatball mixture is used up.
Fill a pan about one-third full of cooking oil. Heat oil to 350ºF and deep fry the meatballs until brown, about 5 minute (Turn meatballs halfway to ensure they are browned evenly.).
Remove meatballs to plate lined with absorbent paper, to drain off excess oil.
Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a pan. Mix them together over a low heat, stirring until the sauce has thickened.
Add the meatballs to the pan and roll them around in the pan until they are all covered with the sauce.
Pour the meatballs with sauce onto a serving plate and serve!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	228.03 Kcal (955 kJ)
Calories from fat	176.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.6g	30%
Cholesterol	30.64mg	10%
Sodium	164.41mg	7%
Potassium	151.16mg	3%
Total Carbs	8.06g	3%
Sugars	2.43g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	2%
Protein	3.43g	7%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	12.7mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	316.92 Kcal (1327 kJ)
Calories from fat	245.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.25g	30%
Cholesterol	42.59mg	10%
Sodium	228.51mg	7%
Potassium	210.08mg	3%
Total Carbs	11.2g	3%
Sugars	3.37g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.57g	2%
Protein	4.76g	7%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	17.7mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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