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    Chinese Chicken Balls


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    List of Ingredients




    SAUCE
    2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple
    3 cups sugar
    1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
    1 cup white vinegar
    1 large onion, finely chopped
    1 large green pepper, finely chopped
    2 tablespoons soy sauce
    1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
    2 tablespoons cornstarch

    CHICKEN BALL BATTER
    2 cups flour
    2 cups cornstarch
    1 tablespoon baking powder
    1 tablespoon baking soda
    1 tablespoon sugar
    2 2/3 cups cold water
    oil (for frying)
    3 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks (you should get about 6-7 dozen pieces)
    seasoning salt (optional)

    Recipe



    Drain pineapple, reserving the juice.
    To make the Sauce: in a saucepan combine sugar, tomatoes, vinegar, onion, green pepper, soy sauce, ginger and pineapple; simmer for about 20 minutes.
    In a bowl, combine/whisk the cornstarch with the reserved pineapple juice until smooth, and add to the tomato mixture.
    Bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes, or until thickened.
    Remove from heat; set aside to cool.
    To make the chicken balls: in a bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and water until smooth.
    Heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
    Dip the chicken pieces into the batter, then drop in hot oil and fry until golden and the juices run clear (about 5 minutes).
    Remove to a paper towel.
    Sprinkle with seasoning salt immediately after frying if desired.
    Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.
    Delicious

 

 

 


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