Miniature Chicken Manchurian

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Balls:

1. 1 cup ground chicken
2. 1/4 cup finely chopped cabbage
3. 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers (any color)
4. 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
5. 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
6. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
7. 1 tablespoon cornstarch
8. Salt and pepper to taste
9. Oil for frying

For the Manchurian Sauce:

1. 2 tablespoons oil
2. 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
3. 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
4. 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
5. 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers (any color)
6. 2 tablespoons soy sauce
7. 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
8. 1 tablespoon chili sauce (adjust to spice preference)
9. 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
10. 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
11. Salt and pepper to taste
12. Chopped green onions for garnish

Cooking Steps:

For the Chicken Balls:

1. Prepare Chicken Mixture:
   • In a bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped cabbage, chopped bell peppers, chopped green onions, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape Chicken Balls:
   • Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls.
3. Fry Chicken Balls:
   • Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken balls until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

For the Manchurian Sauce:

1. Sauté Aromatics:
   • In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Sauté chopped garlic and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add Vegetables:
   • Add chopped onions and bell peppers. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Create Sauce Base:
   • Stir in soy sauce, tomato ketchup, and chili sauce. Mix well.
4. Thicken Sauce:
   • Pour in chicken broth or water. Gradually add the cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.
5. Season and Combine:
   • Season with salt and pepper. Add the fried chicken balls to the sauce, coating them evenly.
6. Garnish and Serve:
   • Garnish with chopped green onions.
   • Serve the Miniature Chicken Manchurian as a delightful appetizer or snack.

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Miniature Chicken Manchurian, perfect for those who love the bold and tangy notes of Indo-Chinese cuisine in a bite-sized form.