Chicken Balls with Pineapple
Tender chicken cubes are encased in a crispy coating and served with fruity pineapple and sauce. An appetizing dish for all occasions.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
2 tbsp Light soy sauce
drops sesame oil
½ cup pineapple chunks
1 tbsp Tapioca starch
1 tbsp vinegar
3 tbsp sugar
1 small green pepper, cut into small squares
Batter mix (recipe follows)
Marinate chicken cubes with wine, light soy sauce and sesame oil for 10 minutes.
Prepare batter mix in a bowl. Dip chicken in batter mix and deep fry in hot oil for 5 minutes.
While waiting, use a saucepan to prepare sauce with tapioca starch, ¾ cup water, vinegar, sugar. Bring to a boil, then add pineapple, green pepper and battered chicken cubes. Mix well and serve hot.
Note: For better results, pineapple juice can be used instead of water when making the sauce.
Batter Mix:
1 egg, beaten with dash of salt
1 cup flour
¼ tsp baking powder
¾ to 1 cup water
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