Mushroom Balls with Manong Sauce

Ingredients:

For Mushroom Balls:

1. 300g mushrooms, finely chopped
2. 1 cup breadcrumbs
3. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4. 2 cloves garlic, minced
5. 1/4 cup chopped parsley
6. Salt and pepper to taste
7. 2 eggs (140 kcal)
8. Oil for frying (calories vary)

For Manong Sauce:

1. 1/2 cup soy sauce
2. 1/4 cup vinegar
3. 2 tbsp brown sugar
4. 1 tbsp minced ginger
5. 1 tbsp minced garlic
6. 1 tsp sesame oil
7. 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Cooking Steps:

Step 1: In a bowl, mix chopped mushrooms, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Beat eggs and add them to the mushroom mixture, forming a dough-like consistency.

Step 3: Shape the mixture into small balls and fry until golden brown.
Step 4: For the Manong Sauce, combine soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Simmer until the sugar dissolves.

Step 5: Serve the crispy mushroom balls with the flavorful Manong Sauce for dipping.

Indulge in the unique blend of textures and flavors as you savor Mushroom Balls with Manong Sauce – a culinary adventure that marries tradition with innovation.