Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Suan T'ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu) Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 14, 2007

This was great but I made it a little better. First the sauce must be a clear color and takes over the flavor of the meat. The meat also needed a little help. This is what I did. For the meatballs, I added 1 TBS of Worcestershire Sauce and used 1 TBS Arrowroot instead of the other starches because there is no flavor and it is clear. For the sauce, I substituted again Arrowroot for the other starch mixture for a clear and no aftertaste thickener. I also changed the 1/2 cup sugar to 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup Brown sugar and I added 1 TBS Lemon Juice for tartness. This turned out clean, clear with a lot of sweet/sour flavor. My family of 62 people, all home styled Chefs thought it was great. I married a Russian. Need I say more?

—Robert Haney

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 12, 2010

These were okay, I had some left over pineapple to use up, so thought I'd give this recipe a try. Other than using fresh pineapple, I followed the recipe and was not overly impressed. I didn't care for the consistency of the sauce. I did of course adjust it afterward but if made as written this recipe is 3 stars at best.

—Allison

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Apr 04, 2003

This was pretty good. I did make some changes. I was leary about putting cornstarch in the meatballs so I substituted dry bread crumbs. Instead of frying the meatballs I cooked them in the oven. For the sauce I doubled the soy, pineapple juice and vinegar. I replaced the fresh pineapple with red bell pepper. All and all it came out good and I also served it over rice.

—MOLSON7

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Jul 23, 2003

Outstanding recipe, Poni! My family loves these meatballs, and the sauce is soooo good!

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Jan 08, 2007

Very good recipe! My suggestions: Double the sauce ingredients if you are serving over rice. Want to cut calories? Use splenda instead of sugar. Spray Pam in pan prior to browning meatballs and omit oil prior to adding pineapple juice. If sauce is too thick for you add additional juice or water.

—KERBBIE

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Apr 22, 2009

This is really authentic. We had it over garlic fried rice with veggie egg rolls. I didn't really care for the meatballs, but I'm not really a fan, even in Italian food. I did enjoy the veggies and I liked the taste of the sauce. Hubby, who loves this sort of food, really enjoyed it.

—irish carfi

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Mar 18, 2008

I have made this recipe twice, and there is just enough sauce. The first time I doubled the sauce as others had mentioned. It made too much sauce, and all we tasted was the sauce. The second time we kept the recipe as is, and it was perfect. As for the meatballs, I was leary about using cornstarch, but I did and they were the best meatballs I tasted. They were moist, delicate and just melts in your mouth.

—afwife03

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Apr 08, 2010

Absolutely awseome! You can double the sauce as most here have suggested, or use half pork, half beef, (that's what I did...excellent) but whatever you do, make it! Your loved ones will think you've become a chef! (I know mine did.....now to live up to this ..hmmmmmm) LOVED IT!! Rob

—Roberto

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Nutrition

Calories
341 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
37.5 g
12%

Cholesterol
82 mg
27%

Fat
15.1 g
23%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
14.6 g
29%

Sodium
599 mg
24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Suan T'ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu)

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 341
Calories from Fat: 136

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.1g 23 %
Saturated Fat 5.3g 26 %
Cholesterol 82mg 27 %
Sodium 599mg 24 %
** Potassium 370mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 37.5g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 14.6g 29 %
Sugars 27.8g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 90 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 20 %
** Thiamin 12 %
** Niacin 49 %
** Vitamin B6 20 %
** Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.