Sweet and sour plum meatballs
Sweet and sour plum meatballs are a savory-sweet dish featuring tender meatballs coated in a glossy sauce made from plums, vinegar, and sugar. The sauce often includes whole preserved plums for a tangy, fruity depth, and the dish is popular in Chinese home cooking and Cantonese cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderate in protein from the meatballs, with a notable amount of carbohydrates from the sugar and plums in the sauce, and some fat from the meat. A typical serving provides around 300-400 calories, along with small amounts of iron and vitamin C from the plums.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1 serving (about 250 g, e.g., 4-5 meatballs with sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of plums in the sauce is a clever way to balance richness with natural acidity, reflecting a traditional Chinese approach to harmonizing flavors. Nutritionally, plums add antioxidants and fiber, making the dish more than just a comfort food.
