How Chinese Chefs Cook Chicken Balls with Sweet & Sour sauce 🍗 Mum and Son Professional Chefs
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- Sweet and sour chicken balls is one of the most ordered items on a Chinese takeaway menu, every other order will have these on them without fail, so here is a recipe so you can make a quick sweet and sour sauce and Chinese takeout style chicken balls, this is also a recipe I've used in an actual takeaway before so its tried and tested. As always there are a couple of ways to make these, this is just one and yes we have made this recipe before, but like we've explained in a few videos, we're remaking them so there is more information as we missed some key points that you lot have asked about, so we wanted to make a better version of the old recipe video.
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00:00 Introduction
01:22 Sweet and Sour Sauce
03:17 Chicken prep
04:17 The special flour we use
07:15 Making the batter
09:56 Cooking the chicken balls
11:54 Extra tips
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Here in Canada we have Chicken Balls in our Chinese restaurants :) That said no US General Tso either, but we have ginger beef!
So happy you shared this recipe. Can the liquid be frozen to make it last longer if I were to make a large amount
Your "fish tasting fishy"...that's chicken you're cooking!😀
could you define the amounts for the sweet and sour sauce please?? cheers
@@PaddyMacDaddy101 yeah I know, I corrected it but left it out of the edits so people would comment and boost the videos by engagement 😂
Just dropped by to let you know that I followed your recipe to the letter and it was absolutely delicious I even watched how you carried the chicken from the batter to the frying oil & did what Mum said oil on first then prepared and fried I used boneless chicken thighs it was so nice my wife helped herself to a second portion thank you so much for taking the time to create such great content
Amazing 😊 so glad we could help!!
Love both you and mom. Her yelling out “ they do have balls”. Got me in stitches!!!
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When my favourite local chinese takeaway closed down as the owners were retiring I was devastated. I'll have to give this a try at some point as I love Chicken and Pork balls. Looks so delicious!
Same pork balls are actually my fav 😊
I'm so hungry for SS Chicken balls right now. Thanks. I also appreciate that you explain the chicken balls can be slightly different in size, shape and texture with few changes to the recipe. Loved it and as always loved your Mum. What a little gem 🥰
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I virtually never order S&S Chicken Balls...but this video has given me a real craving for some 👍
you guys had me in stitches, a comedic cooking show at it's finest.
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I'm from Ontario, Canada and I have never heard them called anything other than Chicken balls. To me chicken fingers are the breaded long pieces that are like Chicken McNuggets from McDonalds!! Every Chinese restaurant I've ever been in called them Chicken balls so don't know where these other people are from but not Ontario!!..LOL!! Not that it matters... they TASTE GREAT, and that's the important part!!
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Again perfect timing as this is exactly what i was off to make from the cook books i just recieved from yourselves the other day. Thanks for the fast delivery.
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"Don't put your balls in hot oil!" Important kitchen safety advice from Chin 😂
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I live in Australia now but am from Bristol. Your food is absolutely the local chip shop Friday night comfort food from the first two decades of my life. Having tried your recipes, it's perfect. Do my Aussie friends get it, no. Do my Malaysian or Chinese friends get it, no. It's so specific to that time and place. Complete legends!!!!!
Haha yeah UK chinese food is very unique 😊
Thank you both for sharing your knowledge with us. Much appreciated.
Thank you for the kind words
I've recently started cooking in my should I say mature years lol and been following your recipes and I'm not perfect but that's not your fault it's totally on me your instructions are fantastic and I love the mother and son relationship you have going absolutely brilliant and and encouraging. I shall be doing a lot more so thanks guys👍👍👍
Thank you 😊 really how we can help
Pushing 50 year old, Candadian, female here. I have been eating CHICKEN BALLS my entire life. Chicken fingers are entirely different.
Love you two so much. You have totally transformed my chinese cuisine. My family love my chinese food thanks to you both. I've just placed my order for my Green Dragon flour and MSG, I'm running low lol. Thank you so much for sharing xx
So glad we could help!! 😊😊😊
Instant sub for me. Lighthearted and educational. Keep up the good work. Respect from Glasgow x
Thank you 🤩
Edmonton Alberta Canada here...they are known as Chicken balls. chicken fingers are what you get for the kids to eat with ketchup also known as chicken strips.
like I said to someone else 90% of the Canadians that have commented on older videos that they call them chicken fingers, remember Canadian is huge 😊
In Calgary (3hrs South of Edmonton also Retired Chef). Chicken Fingers are usually breaded, where Chen balls are battered. At least that's how it is in Western Canada (can't speak for Easten Canada as they're just wierd on their food tastes.
Hi, just want to say great video love it and also made this recipe. But want to add I’m was Military brat that’s lived all over Canada from west coast to middle of Canada and also a railroader that’s never in the same place twice, I’ve also been far north in the territories eating a lot of Asian cuisine, never heard the term chicken fingers for this, it’s always been SS chicken balls or Chen balls. Chicken fingers is the tender part of the chicken off the Breast and coated in bread crumbs then fried and dipped in ketchup.
From Onterrible Canada here. They’re called chicken balls here too. Must be the Newfies or the Frenchies
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Nope...chicken balls are chicken balls (battered with s/s sauce) and chicken fingers are chicken fingers (breaded with honey mustard, honey dill or many other dipping sauces). From a Canuck who's eaten at Chinese restaurants across most of Canada.
In 57 years never heard these "balls" called strips or fingers.
But keep the good cooking coming.
Fantastic upload. Thank you. My absolute favourite 🤩
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Fantastic, subbed. Already considering buying both cookbooks from just one video.
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Very happy to say I got to taste these straight from the kitchen. 😋😋🥰 Needless to say they were gorgeous 🥰
I think you guys get everything we cook 😂
@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop we're sooo lucky, we can never move house 🤣
In the States, we call it sweet and sour chicken, and I looooooove it, and I’m going to follow your recipe. 😍😍
My son just moved back from uni and his first meal eequest was a chin and choo special. That a bit of all his favourites including this I'm gonna be busy today but worth every second amazing food by amazing mum and son thank you as always ❤❤
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Looking forward to trying this one. Thanks guys
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Love sweet and sour chicken will have to try your recipe looks great
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I have followed this video and bought some green dragon flour and did chicken on its own as not really keen on the sauce, better than my local takeaway.
Thank you guys 🙏
No worries like we said we’ve done other sweet and sour versions so check them out :)
Thank you so much! My family all LOVE sweet sour chicken balls so this is a must do!
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One of the first things I made from you and your mum……fabulous!
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Just found you guys i had a very good friend who owned a Chinese takeaway he would give me a lot of tips but never found out how to make this. Thanks for sharing
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I knew him...his name was Chong Wong Ching
What a great video, one of my favourite dishes. Always makes my day to see a video with Chin and Choo in.
Thanks mate ❤️❤️
Great video you guys, looks like you had fun making this one especially that part about chickens do have ball. Great fun one to watch and as always your usual expert insights and information. 😊
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Wow your channel just popped up on my timeline! I'm definitely trying out these recipes the next time I'm craving a Chinese takeaway 🤤 new subscriber from the UK 🎉
☺️☺️ glad to have you hear!
These have long been an essential part of any takeaway in my family. Going to have to try making my own now. MSG is amazing.
Please do try, it’s much easier than people think!
What is msg
Definitely going to give these a go. My local takeaways are not the best. There was this one tho years ago and there were stunning, thick, thick batter cooked to perfection. At least now I can try and replicate them.
This looks so delicious and tasty. Many thanks for sharing a great video with mum.
No worries ☺️
Drooling again🤣🤣forth time watching this🤣I’m on this asap😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻brilliant.
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Really glad I've found your channel. Excellent.
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Just made them for tonight, awsome thanks x
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Great vid, always learn something new with you both and I shouted at the same time yesterday they do have them. Lol 😂
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Found you by accident but actually loved your video and love your relationship with your mum. Subbed.
Thank you! and really hope we can help :)
On some channels, 15 minutes drags. This video flew by! I've been learning to cook various Anglicised Chinese dishes. I think your channel is going to boost my knowledge - new subscriber! :)
Thanks means a lot!!
I’m trying to do this now, just checking back for the oil temp, wish me luck 😂 I like the crispy chicken but inlaws have requested this. Viewed so many of your videos today 😂❤️ xx thank you
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I only discovered you guys recently…. Loving the channel and I’ll be dropping into your online store very soon! 😊👋
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I like the production of your video. You and your mom do a really good job. Better than most videos I see out there.
Wow, you two made this look easy. I'm certainly going to try this and hopefully it's going to save me money because this is usually something I buy from my local Chinese takeaway and as with everything the cost of things are going up everywhere.
You can do it! just need the confience :)
Okay these two are adorable cooking together. And nice clear instructions. I live in Canada so yeah we call them chicken balls. We don’t typically have squash here but looks like it is an orange drink concentrate that you mix with water. And we don’t have self rising flour but maybe you can find it in an Asian grocery store?
I have travelled extensively throughout Canada and America for many many years and love North American style Chinese food. Chicken fingers are the same as chicken tenders which are strips of chicken that are breaded and then fried.
These offering are usually served in non Chinese restaurants. Depending on the establishment various sauces are offered from honey mustard to ranch to bbq.
Chicken balls are cubes of chicken usually chicken breast which are battered and then fried. They are always served with sweet and sour sauce.
I can’t believe I didn’t see this video for our Chinese food night !!!! Will have to wait till next Friday now…. Or will I 😏
Another great vid…. You have got me hungry at 6:15am 😂
Thanks for the upload and lesson 🙏 ❤
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In Canada we call them Chicken Balls everywhere I've gone to get them 🤤
I love chicken balls with chinese barbeque sauce....AMAZING. its got to the point as soon as i phone my local chinese takeaway they say my order before i do LOL. ❤ From Scotland 👍👍👍
I always get them with satay sauce. Absolutely amazing.
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Loving your videos and have received both your books thank you looking to see if you have a video on Chinese dumplings in case I've missed as I'm working my way through all your videos and referencing your books to match them both together thank you
What kind of dumplings? There are hundreds 😊
Like to try beef or pork if its feasible please
just found you and was subscribed in less than 2 minutes and now about to start a binge watch session 👍
Hahaha amazing! Thanks ☺️
Bro I was a Chinese chef for a good few years and as a English man that was strange to the other chefs and other restaurants I use to want to do a cook off against Chinese chefs and knife skills all that.
But how you did your chicken balls was exactly right and how we did them. Legend bro
Thanks bro! Means alot, if you ever want to start a channel let me know I'll give you tips etc!
Dragon flour isn't sold in Australia, it occasionally pops up on eBay but expensive and could of been sitting around for months. I now use SR flour seasoning, with Mary Mack's instant batter mix to coat (sold here in all supermarkets). Also good for fish & chips. I use frozen Basa, thaw, lightly salt & sit for 2hrs in fridge to draw out moisture for stay crunchy batter.
I absolutely love sweet and sour chicken balls they are one of my favorites. Chickens have beautiful tasty balls😂
I got my MSG today from the 'Asian Market' shop - Respect to the MSG Massive!
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Absolute game changer
‘ Big up the MSG !
@@McD4VE do your research on MSG 🤢
@@Georgie-G58 Correct - and find that there's absolutely nothing wrong with it (in sensible usage).
@@Georgie-G58Yeah, nothing wrong with it👍
just found this channel and it's a great channel keep up the good work
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Hiya Chin and Choo. I do the quick sweet and sour sauce and use the orange and pineapple squash from Asda and it's great because it makes it taste like you've added pineapple chunks. I made 5 litres of the complicated sauce you did before but now I can't be arsed and just do it this way instead. I love it!
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Another amazing quick meal.
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Now I'm hungry! What time do you open?! I'm just a few miles down the M5! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Hello my husband absolutely love Chinese chicken and sweet corn soup please can you show him how to make it love the videos gorgeous food xx
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I would 100% try this
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I’m new to your channel and I’m totally enjoying everything you are both doing !
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bit late to the party but i am really interested in this kind of cooking as it would save me a small fortune if i can cook it myself,so you got a new subscriber.
Welcome 🤗
Absolutely AWESOME.. I need to order Part duex... :)
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Looks amazing as always!
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MSG the luv dust of food👌🖒
So crispy, so delicious! 😋😋😋
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Love your cooking 🍳 ❤
chicken balls are my go to dish! love them
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Chin!!!! You make me hungry every time!!!……& Choo, yes they do! 🐔 😂😂❤
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Well I think your mum makes the whole video 😂.. she’s fab haha xx
Shes awesome :)
Thanks for making me hungry
😂😂yes mummy they do😂😂❤🌹you said it as I thought it❤
Well done. Thanks.👍👍👍
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Never in my life have I heard someone call sweet and sour chicken balls "chicken fingers"
Looks amazing, thank you so much I’m away to buy green dragon flour. Do you change the oil for the second fry? Is it vegetable oil?
Another great Video !
Thanks :)
Hello my new friend! I'm here sending my support. Thank you for sharing this fun and lively with us! Let's stay connected and greetings from America. 🛎️
Awesome video guys! Really love watching you all.. between you, WokGod and even Uncle Roger on how "not" to do it i am really learning a lot! 😁
Any chance you could do a peking sauce (garlicky) and shredded chicken?
Yeah sure :) I’ll add it to the list
@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop awesome thank you so much! 😁👍
Well done 👏
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Hi, just about to start prepping these balls, I have a question about the msg, I have some but it looks like small pellets, I ground it up in a morta & pestle last time I used it, do I need to this? I assume it should be grainy like table salt?
Wonderful, great you get to work with your Ma
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In Canada and the US, we have chicken fingers or chicken strips which have a different type of batter. Battered fish on the other hand is fried with a similar wet batter.
thats another of my favorites i have saved in my video's now. the last one was the chicken curry. an awesome tip with that ready made curry paste, the only thing i have found is, the main flavour is there, but the one from our local chinese place seems more spicy than the ready made one. so should i just add white pepper???
If it’s spicier normally means they added more chilli powder, but you can try white pepper, to me the heat is totally different from each one, but with out tasting it I can say which they use
Ace as always … however when you said ‘salt’ my Alexa said ‘ok!’ and started playing Red Hot Chili Peppers 😂
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I know it as sweet and sour chicken. They call it that in buffalo NY and Atlanta. One of my favorite finger foods from cheap Chinese places
Great video, Your mum is so funny 😅
She’s amazing
Excellent
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Such a great tip about not letting the batter sit while you wait for the oil to heat up. Such a good tip. Makes so much sense as well. I honestly wondered why I was getting a flat crunchy coating and not a light crispy one. I feel a bit stupid for not realising Hahhahhaaa! 😆😆🖖✌🤘
Glad we could help!!
MSG makes everything taste better!
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Man I forgot about this, I used to eat this in Canada when I was a kid. We called it chicken balls.
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As an American....we just call this "sweet and sour chicken". We know when ordering it....that its fluffy but crispy fried chicken pieces with sweet and sour sauce on the side so you can add it at the last minute so that the chicken stays crisp. Ive never heard this dish called chicken "fingers" or "balls".
I’ve had 1000s of comments from people in the US over the years telling they call them chicken fingers over there, remember the states are massive not everywhere will call them the same thing
@ZiangsFoodWorkshop as an American who has lived in several states as well as traveled to most of them...I'm 100% aware of how big my country is. I'm also aware of regional differences being that i actually live here and have actually visited these different regions and lived in south dakota, texas, Alabama, south and north carolina, florida, oregon, wyoming, and Rhode Island...however, in the vast majority of states this dish is "sweet and sour chicken". Even at Asian chain restaurants in the US, it's just called "sweet and sour chicken"...no matter what state the chain is in. There has not been one single Asian restaurant in any state I've ever been to that calls this dish with the sauce "fingers". Even my husband, who is a chef is certain that this is just simply "sweet and sour chicken"....it's only chicken fingers when it isnt in Asian cuisine alongside sweet and sour sauce. Chicken "fingers" are just chicken tenders...which have a very different breading than sweet and sour chicken.
Wow , thanks .
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As a newbie to your site and living it do you have a video on how to season a wok thank you ❤
Noted :) and welcome!!
You guys are awesome 👌😁❤️
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I love cooking… but I just want to eat ur food 😂🤤 looks fire
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Mum’s ace ❤ 😂
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yall made me buy that asian flour best decision ever
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