Sweet & Sour Turkey Balls

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Global Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 1 Calories: 781.4

Description

This Asian-inspired dish features golden-brown turkey balls simmered in a sweet and sour sauce made with pineapple, green pepper, and onion. The combination of savory turkey and the bright, fruity sauce creates a balanced and satisfying meal. It is a quick and easy option for weeknight dinners that the whole family will enjoy.

Directions

In medium bowl, mix together egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Add ground turkey and two tablespoons of the flour.
On wax paper, sprinkle remaining flour.
Drop turkey mixture by heaping tablespoons onto floured wax paper; roll in flour to form balls.
In nonstick frypan, place oil over high heat, add turkey balls and brown, turning.
(About 6 minutes).
Remove turkey balls and drain on paper towels.
Remove oil from frying pan, reserving one tablespoon.
Drain juice from pineapple chunks, add enough water to make one cup (if necessary).
Add bouillon cube to pineapple juice; stir to dissolve.
In frying pan over low heat, place pineapple chunks, green pepper, and onion; stir and cook about 2 minutes.
In small bowl, place cornstarch, sugar, and ginger, stir in soy sauce and vinegar until smooth.
Add pineapple juice mixture to frying pan; then add cornstarch mixture, stirring and cooking until clear and thickened, about 5 minutes.
Add turkey balls to pan and warm.
Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 781.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.4g30%
Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
Cholesterol 110.6mg37%
Sodium 2959.2mg124%
Total Carbohydrate 110.1g37%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g38%
Sugars 63.5g
Protein 44.8g90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Sweet & Sour Turkey Balls