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Chinese No-meat Balls
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Chinese No-meat Balls

14 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

686
Calories
15g
Protein
15g
Fat
120g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pkg (14 ounce) beef-flavored soy crumbles
  • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbs cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbs lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1-1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
  • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
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Directions

1

Mix together the soy crumbles, 2 tsp fresh ginger and 1 clove garlic.

2

Form into 24 balls, 1" in diameter.

3

Brown the balls in a non-stick skillet over moderate heat.

4

Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and vegetable broth.

5

Set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat 1/2 tsp of the sesame oil over moderate heat.

6

Add the ginger and garlic and cook briefly; do not let them brown.

7

Stir in the vegetable broth mixture and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

8

Mix in the green onions and remaining 1 tsp sesame oil and remove from heat. * Pour the sauce over the browned meatballs. Serve warm with toothpicks.

9

Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 3 no-meat balls. Per serving: 79 calories, 1 g total fat (0.1 g sat fat), 8 g pro, 9 g carb, 350 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol.

10

Morningstar Ground Meatless, Green Giant Harvest Burgers for Recipes and Lightlife Gimme Lean are a few of the soy crumble choices.

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