Japanese Meatballs in Sweet Soy Sauce (Niku Dango)

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 5
Japanese Meatballs in Sweet Soy Sauce (Niku Dango)
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
250
Sugar
5g
Fat
12g
Niku Dango, or Japanese Meatballs in Sweet Soy Sauce, are a popular comfort food in Japan. These meatballs are made with ground pork, vegetables, and a sweet soy sauce glaze. The dish is traditionally served with rice or noodles and can be garnished with chopped scallions or sesame seeds. Niku Dango are easy to prepare and can be a perfect weekday dinner for the whole family.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped lettuce, grated carrots, sake, salt, beaten egg, 1 tablespoon cornflour, and sesame oil (optional).
2.Mix until well combined.
3.Take small portions of the mixture and form into meatballs.
4.Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add 4 tablespoons of water.
5.Add the meatballs and cover the pan with a lid.
6.Cook for 7-8 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
7.In a separate bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of sake, 1 tablespoon of mirin, caster sugar, light soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of cornflour.
8.Add the mixture to the pan with the meatballs and stir until the sauce thickens.
9.Serve with rice or noodles and garnish with chopped scallions or sesame seeds, if desired.

PROS

Japanese Meatballs in Sweet Soy Sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

The combination of ground pork and vegetables makes these meatballs healthy and flavorful.

The sweet soy sauce adds a delicious umami taste to the dish.

CONS

This dish contains pork and may not be suitable for those who do not eat pork for religious or ethical reasons.

The sweet soy sauce used in the recipe contains sugar, which may not be suitable for those with diabetes or other dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The use of vegetables, such as lettuce and carrots, in these meatballs adds important nutrients like fiber and vitamins A and C.
The lean protein from the ground pork is also beneficial for building and repairing muscles.
The soy sauce used in this recipe contains antioxidants and may help to reduce inflammation in the body.

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