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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a delightful fusion of flavors, perfect for impressing family and friends at any gathering. This easy recipe features tender meatballs coated in a vibrant sweet and tangy sauce, complemented by fresh pineapple and colorful vegetables. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Whether served over steamed rice, nestled in lettuce wraps, or enjoyed as sliders, these meatballs promise to satisfy every palate. With their kid-friendly appeal and nutritious ingredients, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 500 grams mini meatballs (pre-cooked)
  • 250 grams diced fresh pineapple
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 red capsicum (bell pepper)
  • 4 spring onions
  • 90 grams brown sugar (1/2 cup packed)
  • 45 millilitres white vinegar (3 tablespoons)
  • 30 millilitres tomato ketchup (2 tablespoons)
  • 15 millilitres light soy sauce (1 tablespoon)
  • 80 millilitres pineapple juice (1/3 cup)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 2 teaspoons cornflour, mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and five spice; simmer until sugar dissolves.
  2. Stir in cornflour mixture and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok; add mini meatballs and cook until nearly done.
  4. Add onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes followed by red capsicum for another minute.
  5. Mix in pineapple and sweet and sour sauce; stir-fry until all ingredients are heated through.
  6. Toss through spring onions and serve hot over rice.

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