Garlic meatballs with ginger under sweet sauce
4 servings
75 minutes
Garlic meatballs with ginger in sweet sauce embody the harmony of Pan-Asian cuisine. The spicy, sweet, and savory flavors combine in perfect balance, creating a gastronomic delight. The origins of this dish trace back to Eastern culinary traditions where garlic and ginger are used to enhance flavor depth. Tender meatballs made with milk and bread become airy and juicy, while the rich sweet sauce with a spicy chili note turns them into a true culinary masterpiece. These meatballs pair excellently with rice or fresh vegetables, creating an exquisite combination of textures and aromas. The dish is a wonderful choice for a cozy dinner or festive gathering, impressing with its rich flavors and appetizing appearance.
1
Sweet sauce. Place vinegar and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil, ensuring the sugar fully dissolves for 7-10 minutes.
- Rice vinegar: 3 glasss
- Sugar: 3 glasss
2
Add chili sauce and starch, bring to a boil again. The sauce should be thick enough. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Chili sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Starch: 2 tablespoons
3
Soak the bread in milk for 30 minutes. Then add the minced meat and other ingredients. Mix until homogeneous.
- White bread: 1 piece
- Milk: 2 glasss
- Ground beef: 450 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh ginger: 1.5 tablespoon
- Chopped parsley: 1.5 tablespoon
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Sesame oil: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Ground white pepper: 4 teaspoons
4
Make small balls and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes until fully cooked. Cool down, brush with sauce, and serve.