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meatball
A ball of ground meat mixed with seasonings and other ingredients, then cooked by boiling, frying, or steaming. A common item in home cooking and bento boxes.
肉団子を作った。
I made meatballs.
お弁当に肉団子の甘酢あんを入れた。
I put meatballs in sweet-and-sour sauce in the bento.
鍋に肉団子と野菜を入れて、煮込みスープを作った。
I put meatballs and vegetables in a pot and made a simmered soup.
A compound of 肉 (meat) and 団子 (dumpling, ball). Refers to the Western-style meatball as adapted in Japanese cooking.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 肉団子の甘酢あん (meatballs in sweet-and-sour sauce)
- 肉団子スープ (meatball soup)
- 肉団子を丸める (roll meatballs)
A staple of Japanese home cooking and a popular bento item, especially for children. Often made with 豚ひき肉 (ground pork) or a mix of pork and chicken. The sweet-and-sour version (甘酢あんかけ) is one of the most common preparations.
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