Tangcu Wanzi (糖醋丸子)

Name: Tangcu Wanzi
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 450 g ground pork; 1 pcs egg; 2 tbsp breadcrumbs; 5 tsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp white pepper; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 3 tbsp tomato ketchup; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp water; to taste sesame seeds

China

Sweet and sour meatballs are a popular Chinese dish with a juicy texture and bright flavor. They cook quickly and are perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

450 g ground pork
1 pcs egg
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
5 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp white pepper
0.25 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp water
to taste sesame seeds

Steps

In a bowl, combine ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until homogeneous.
Divide the mixture into 20–22 portion-sized balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and shape into meatballs.
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (or 160 °C with convection).
Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes, until golden.
In a bowl, combine tomato ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, white pepper, and water. Mix until a smooth homogeneous mixture.
Transfer the sauce to a pan, cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. Then add the baked meatballs and heat them in the sauce for a few minutes.
Remove from heat, toss the meatballs with the sauce, and optionally garnish with toasted sesame seeds.