Sweet & Sour Meatballs-Filipino Style

This Sweet and Sour Meatballs are first deep fried until brown and then simmered in the sauce for a couple of minutes, allowing the flavor of the sauce to seep into the meatballs. It is usually served with steamed rice as main dish but can also be an appetizer for parties.

For MEATBALLS:
500 g ground pork/beef (mixed)
1 large egg
1 small onion, chopped
1 small carrots, (fine dice)
½ cup flour
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
? cup Parmesan or grated hard cheese (optional)
Oil for deep frying
FOR SAUCE:
½ cup vinegar
1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 cup water
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp ketchup
½ tsp ground pepper
1 small onion, cut into 4 parts
1 small carrots, half cut into strips, half into flowers
½ cup bell pepper, cut into squares
1 Tbsp vegetable oil

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the meatballs and mix them well using your hands. Form balls using both hands about 1½ inch diameter. In a deep fry pan or deep fryer, fry the meatballs in hot...
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Nutritions

Calories
252

Sodium
2547mg
106% DV

Fat
5g
9% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
49g
16% DV

Fiber
8g
32% DV

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