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Sweet and Sour Tuna Balls

Cultural Context

Sweet and Sour Tuna Balls blend influences from Asian cuisine with Western comfort food. This dish offers a delightful balance of flavors, showcasing how versatile canned tuna can be. Often enjoyed as a quick meal or appetizer, it has gained popularity in various fusion recipes, making it a favorite in many households.

FusionUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cans tuna
2 large whole eggs
1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
5 teaspoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup breadcrumbs (Japanese style)

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon is often healthier with more omega-3s.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber while crushed crackers can be more economical.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

1

Drain your tuna.

2

Combine all of your ingredients into a bowl.

3

Mix everything together.

4

Take out a baking sheet and line it for easy clean up.

5

Shape your mix into balls.

6

Put them onto the baking sheet.

7

Bake on 375°F (190°C) for 10-20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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