CIAKids : Polynesian Sweet & Sour Meatballs


Polynesian Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Yield: 4 Portions

Ingredients	Amounts

Meatballs
Ground beef, lean	1 lb.
Celery, minced	¾ cup
Almonds, chopped	¼ cup
Garlic clove, minced	1 ea.
Salt	1 tsp.
Pepper, black	½ tsp.
Soft bread crumbs	½ cup
Soy sauce	1 tsp.
Eggs, slightly beaten	2 ea.
Vegetable oil, for frying	2 Tbsp.

Sauce
Chicken stock	1 cup
Sugar	½ cup
Cornstarch	3 Tbsp.
Vinegar	½ cup
Soy sauce	2 Tbsp.
Pineapple juice, reserved from chunks	½ cup
Pineapple chunks	8 oz. can 1 ea.
Green pepper, chopped	1 ea.

Method
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients for meatballs, then form into 1-inch balls. Brown meatballs on all sides, in heated oil. Drain on paper towels. In a saucepan, combine stock, sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce and pineapple juice. Stir, over medium heat, for 3 minutes or until thickened. Add pineapple chunks, green pepper and meatballs. Simmer for 15 minutes or until heated through. Source: Adapted from A Taste of Aloha, Junior League of Honolulu, 1994