Jujubes in meat and pears, jujubes, and onions in sauce replace sugar.
Calories
479kcal
Carbs
16.6g
Protein
34.1g
Fat
30.7g
Sodium
5.7mg
Ingredients
Others
Beef(100g), Pork(100g), Jujube(4pcs), Korean Pear(1pcs), Puffed Brown Rice(30g), Flour(20g), Onion(60g), Garlic(30g), Chive(30g), Ginger(5g), Soy Sauce(30g), Salt(0.5g), Pepper Powder(0.2g), Sesame Oil(3g), Sesame(3g)
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Korean PearKorean pears are at Asian markets and many supermarkets in fall. For marinades, a Bosc pear with a little sugar works.
- JujubeDried jujubes (Korean red dates) are at Korean and Chinese markets. In savory dishes, leave them out rather than substituting raisins.
- Sesame OilChoose toasted (dark) sesame oil from the international aisle — light cold-pressed sesame oil won't give the same aroma.
- SesameToasted sesame seeds are in the spice or international aisle; raw ones just need a quick toast in a dry pan.
- Soy SauceAny supermarket soy sauce works here; low-sodium versions swap in 1:1.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsBeef
- Rich in protein (17g) — used to build and maintain muscle and body tissue
- Rich in vitamin B3 (niacin) (2.2mg) — supports energy metabolism and skin health
Pork
- Rich in vitamin B1 (0.49mg) — used to turn carbohydrates into energy
- Rich in protein (13g) — used to build and maintain muscle and body tissue
Jujube
- Rich in vitamin C (86mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Contains natural sugars (24g) — provides quick energy for daily activities
Korean Pear
- Contains natural sugars (8.3g) — provides quick energy for daily activities
- Contains dietary fiber (1.1g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Onion
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Chive
- Rich in vitamin C (30mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in iron (1.7mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
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🔍Reduce onion (40g), garlic (20g), jujube (2), Korean pear, ginger, soy sauce, and water (70g) to make the sauce.
🔍Chop the beef and pork and season with salt, pepper, sesame oil, sesame, and soy sauce 15g.
🔍Chop onion, garlic, and jujube, then knead into 2 together with flour and cooking oil.
🔍Shape the dough from 3 into round shapes.
🔍Heat oil in a pan and grill the meatballs.
🔍Pour the sauce into the pan and reduce, then top with chive and puffed brown rice.