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Vegan Carrot Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce
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Vegan Carrot Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score C€
from @foodiechina88810 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • carrots (peeled and sliced)Produce600 g
  • cornstarch (plus extra for shaping)Pantry120 g
  • ketchupPantry60 g
  • soy saucePantry20 ml
  • sugarPantry25 g
  • black vinegarPantry20 ml
  • waterOther80 ml
  • cooking oil (hot)Pantry30 ml
  • black sesame seedsNuts & seeds10 g

per serving

Nutrition

208kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
2 g
Fat
8 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher
  • Stockpot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Steam the carrots

    • Peel the carrots and slice them.
    • Steam the carrot slices until completely tender.
    Step 1

  2. Mash the carrots

    • Transfer the steamed carrots to a bowl and mash them thoroughly.
    Step 2

  3. Make the carrot dough

    • Add the cornstarch to the mashed carrot and mix well.
    • Knead briefly with your hand until the mixture holds together.
    Step 3

  4. Shape the balls

    • Roll the mixture into small balls.
    Step 4

  5. Boil the carrot balls

    • Bring a pot of water to a full boil.
    • Drop in the carrot balls and cook until they float and are cooked through, then drain.
    Step 5

  6. Prepare the sauce

    • Combine the ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, black vinegar and water and stir well.
    • Pour in the hot oil and mix.
    Step 6

  7. Cook the balls in the sauce

    • Add the carrot balls to the sauce and cook until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
    • Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and toss well over high heat.
    Step 7
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