Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls (Very Easy)

[@paulrollings9606]

I'm actually shocked by the simplicity of this. For years I've been paying a fortune for these at my local Chinese takeaway. Going to have to try this myself. What was reassuring to see is the few ingredients you used. Often when we see people making these type of dishes or meals they use tons of different ingredients. Thank you for enlightening people with simple steps to make something which costs £7.90 at my local Chinese takeaway.

[@traceys8065]

Saved this to my recipe playlist, cant wait to attempt to make them

[@zampieritto]

Thanks man. Your videos are great. I lived long time in England and I am studying culinary and I want to become a chef and I can learn the basic British dishes and the basic takeaways. I am planning to find a job in Dublin. But I am 56, no experience. Hopefully I can be successful in my search. Thanks for your videos. I loved your way to teach, and your videos are not boring long ones. 3 minutes or less, the way I like, so I can learn quick.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Best of luck!

[@richh9241]

Tried this tonight. Sweet and Sour sauce is superb. Chicken balls were great too! Thanks so much for the recipe! Highly recommended!

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Great to hear! Many thanks.

[@cvz8849]

Never need to buy again! Thanks so much incredible and kids approve

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Our pleasure!

[@jojojojojojojojojojojojo4181]

Simple, straight and to the point and delicious!

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

thank you

[@shaunowen2885]

loved how you did it, no fucking about, this is what you do and this is what you need. boom boom.

[@luckyvet]

Thats what we guys like. I'm sick of endless cooking vids that take 15 minutes to explain something that should take 2 mins. Its why I love guy vids. Short and to the point.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

the only way

[@SiaD777]

@@luckyvet I'm a female but I think the same! I don't watch these vids for the chatter, just a waste of my time. I want the facts plain and simple - and speedy.

[@Bedlam931]

Great recipe - my go to. I tried this about 5 years ago, and have been using it regularly ever since. Simple, easy to follow, and great result - delicious!

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ThePontiacfirebird]

Made this today, was spot on… thank you for the recipes. ❤

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

My pleasure 😊

[@chrislong6601]

Your video is great. The music makes it hard to hear what you are saying in places though.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Glad you liked the Vid, and thanks for the comment, i'll watch out for that on future videos

[@Cliffemission]

the created

[@hernandayolearyallda]

@@roughdiamondrecipes2004 What kind of oil do you use to do the deep frying and how deep a pan?

[@africancichlids3011]

musik was distracting and unneeded

[@markmylai]

@Midnight Toker really? one toke too many prick!

[@WhiteLilly.789]

Straight and simple, love it.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

thank you

[@hoylee5801]

Thank you for sharing. This is now my go to recipe for sweet and sour chicken. Love the crispy batter 👍

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thank you

[@bmc9504]

How does it come compare from takeaway ones?

[@bandybushido]

Not sure what all the problem is with the music balance, beats most you tube videos who put songs to footage. This is all his work and bang tidy fella. x

[@cliffcarlo180]

BANG!! TIDY!! Backs to the wall lads.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thank you

[@hannahjones6203]

Actually just said to my partner I really like this song ..I wonder who the artist is? I will be making these balls shortly I'll let you know how I get on .

[@Nottz4Lyf18]

How would you reccomend doing them in an air fryer

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

i never thought about it, i'll ask the wife what she thinks.

[@63gazzer]

Absolutely fantastic mr Diamond. Thank you for sharing this. So much better than takeouts & even better I’d say than some restaurants. All the best👍

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thank you

[@kentrail7767]

thank you friend for that vid,going to tell all my family and friends that this was the best and easiest one to make no more take outs for me also i like to no what im eating so love to cook from healthy sauced and homegrown produce, :) n

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thank you for your kind comment

[@cameroncharles5182]

Dude you rock, Friday night go to and it’s bang on thnx bud

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Cheers

[@misc.endeavours8343]

I used your recipe for the batter in making pork mince balls (for himself) and tofu bites (for me). Amazing! So fuss-free and really tasty - thanks so much and also for the sweet and sour sauce recipe which was equally simple to prepare and delicious 👍 Well done you : )

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@horserider9578]

Will try this, whats the reasoning behind the double fry

[@matsamnicfam]

Extra crunch

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

it is a fairly common practice. it helps keep the batter crispy for longer after its fried. i think the reason it does this is the second fryng drives out moisture that was left after the first frying. Hope that helps

[@Men-lf1py]

Can I freeze the chicken balls after the first deep frying than do the 2nd deep frying?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

I never tried. i would think as long as they were defrosted fully and reheated correctly it won't harm you so its worth a go.

[@growyourownlegallyincanada6212]

I have made this 4 times and its exactly what we wanted. Use good oil at 390-400 degrees. Also make sure to cover the marinated chicken with self rising flour before you cover with the wet batter, makes all the difference. We reheat leftovers (or the batches) in the air fryer and it’s even better as it crisps them up.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

great to hear you liked the recipe.

[@sharonned4260]

Yes another beautiful recipe 💯 ,

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thank you 😋

[@bigdthefirst]

Will be trying this tomorrow looks like a Friday job with a beer. Where are your from you sound local. I’m in glynneath

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Hope you enjoy them. and yes i was local from Aberdare but now living in Bedfordshire.

[@jimmyskin25122512]

You can come round and cook it for me then if your in Bedfordshire!

[@bigdthefirst]

@@jimmyskin25122512 lol I did make them they where awesome and this reminded me to do it again 😉🤤

[@bmc9504]

Turned out exactly like they should! However, I did them in dripping as I'm avoiding vegetable oil. Made them crispier too I believe and less oily.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Sounds great!

[@GAMELINK-jd3ne]

JUST SAY VERY EASY , FOOLOWED THE SAUCE RECIPE BUT THINK WOULD BE BETTER 5ml LESS VINEGAR , DOUBLED THE MIX AND CREATED 8 SUACE POTS ( 40ML ) GONNA FREEZE THEM SO SUACE ON HAND ANYTIME REACON TOTAL COST TO MAKE WAS ABOUT 40p A POT TO MAKE SO CHEAPER THAN TAKEAWAY FOR SURE AND ONLY TOOK 5 MINS AND 8 PORTIONS GREAT JOB

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

good idea

[@connaghananthony]

Thanks for uploading. Easy to follow. I shall try this asap 👍

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

thank you

[@blutey]

Thanks. Looks great. Never deep fried before. What oil do you use for the frying? What do you do with the oil afterwards?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

we use vegetable or sunflower seed oil. After we've finished cooking we allow the oil to cool down the strain it to get any bits out then put it in a suitable container to use again. We use our oil about 3 times before discarding it. Hope that helps.

[@blutey]

@@roughdiamondrecipes2004 Thanks. Hope to give it a go!

[@Notnowdave877]

@@roughdiamondrecipes2004 You can use your oil much longer than that. Like you said strain it but bottle it back up for another day.

[@Myworldmymind908]

Awesome. Thanks for posting

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevsmith6037]

This looks good and all but its quite misleading. You are using chicken breast when it clearly states the balls of a chicken in the title.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Yeah sorry about that Kev, the butcher was clean out of the real thing so I thought if i used breast it would be ok. Thanks for the smile

[@richardwills3927]

Kev Smith Was that a joke?

[@alishamccarthy7526]

lmmmmaaaao

[@realerst3537]

i'm not sure if he's playing along or

[@TexasSingle]

Omg good one

[@kristoforlearmonth4939]

Brilliant!👍

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

thank you

[@astick7777]

Awesome video man Good pacing, could you use larger and more distinct text next time? I'm gonna be trying this soon, and looking forward to it!

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

hope you enjoy it

[@alexward3899]

Thankyou so much fancied a Chinese but had no money so made these n there so so nice

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

That's good to know many thanks

[@chippyboy35]

Does it make difference what oil I use? I used vegetable oil.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Veg oil is fine i wouldn't use olive oil

[@smiley9292]

Thanks I tried this with my family, we absolutely love it ❤️ thanks for the easy recipe.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Glad you liked it

[@MH-xk5kv]

What oil did you use to make batter? There is no batter ingredients in the below description?

[@Goldboy1975]

This recipe is great. It is like having from the takeaway but better. I added a little Chinese five spice into the batter and it gave an amazing fragrance to the chicken balls. Cyber high 5.

[@cliffcarlo180]

I add a little 5spice too but more for the flavour than the fragrance.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thank you

[@hannahjones6203]

Tried it ...loved it! Thanks .

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

My pleasure 😊

[@morgangentle1515]

Brilliant thank you

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

You're very welcome

[@vickygahan3358]

I have made and they are delicious with my pork fried rice,and vegetables, thanks

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Glad you like them!

[@HarveyPaul007]

I use pineapple juice, lemon juice, honey, and tomato ketchup for my sweet and sour sauce. The ketchup for colour and it thickens it, but you could leave that out, not sure why sweet and sour sauce has to be obsessively red. Honey helps thicken it. Ages since I made it, I might have added a little corn flour. You can add a splash of white wine vinegar if you prefer it a little more sour.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Sounds great, i'll give a go sometime. thanks for your idea.

[@kingsleyknoxlar]

What temperature does the oil have to be?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

180 deg C

[@falconeaterf15]

Made it, ate it loved it.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Glad you liked them. Cheers.

[@Sean017]

brillliant

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

many thanks

[@jaymzmeh4595]

How long do you cook them for each time?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Until they are golden brown in colour this normally takes 3 or 4 mins. and the second frying takes about a minute. hope that helps

[@jaymzmeh4595]

@@roughdiamondrecipes2004 yup it worked, however second time around I used pancake batter and the family loved them even more...and the sauce was super...thanks

[@damonmorse2860]

Thank you for this!

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

My pleasure!

[@hayleymorris6294]

Thank you so much! i cannot wait to try this! !

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

thank you

[@27Julu]

What's the thing you using to put the balls in the oil

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

It's a bamboo skewer.

[@rickeast2858]

I cooked these to the receipe... Delicious on a pile of special fried rice laddered in sweet n sour sauce... Home made of course... 😁😋

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thanks for sharing

[@totallysimulated944]

I gave this recipe a go, turned out great! Thanks.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Glad you liked it!!

[@mrsb7112]

hi there thanks for the video .... I had a hard time hearing what you were saying over the music you were playing.. would be nice if it wasn't so loud..... glad the recipes were printed out

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

ok

[@niallbyrne6474]

I always get this when ordering takeout. You made that look very easy. I think I'll give it ago

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Hope you like it,

[@TerencePoole-q6b]

at 180 c why do I get a wok full of oil froth when I put my balls into the oil? It's impossible to see them cooking, how can I avoid this happening? please help me.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Hi try and reduce the oil temp down a little ...say to 170c and see if you get on better. But if you reduce the temp too much, the balls will bubble up less but the balls will be greasy. Hope that helps

[@Jack_2004]

Ahhh mate life saver i get these from the chinese always wanted to try make them cheers 👍

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

No problem 👍

[@laurenMegan]

What pill have u added with the flour? As u didnt say if it was veg sunflower or sesame oil

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Its sesame seed oil, thanks

[@michaelanderson4280]

Don't forget the most important step, charge 11.99 for this!

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

good plan

[@htershane]

Mate these are awesome👍 this is my go-to now (I can even do it with a hangover! If I’m feeling classy I chop some pineapple chunks and green pepper and add it to the sauce while it’s simmering, works a treat😁

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Nce to hear. I can't cook anything with a hangover...the wife doesn't stop bleeting in my earhole!!!

[@thevikingisback3435]

does taste good

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thanks

[@Yougotflamed.]

Good job

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thanks

[@xxcarlaflatearther]

What an amazing video and straight to the point, thank you so much for sharing I cannot wait to try this. knowing my luck I’ll end up burning them 😂 lol

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

thanks for the nice comment and i'm sure you can do it

[@tonyoliver1049]

The 175 m of water added to Sweet & sour sauce yes?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

yes 175ml of water but if you want to do it by weight it's 175g. hope that helps.

[@donaldsaunders4736]

Thank you sir got to try this👍

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Hope you enjoy

[@donaldsaunders852]

Wow thanks so much I’m gonna make chicken balls and the sauce tonight

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Hope you enjoy it

[@deathslide8]

Less music, more voice = perfect.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

thanks

[@christina465]

Worked great! Thank you

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.

[@chippyboy35]

I used your recipe and found that the batter was very greasy to taste. Any tips please ?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Make sure the oil is up to temperature that makes a difference and place finished balls on kitchen paper before serving, hope that helps.

[@mysterious7944]

What oils are used

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Hi, sesame seed oil in the batter and sunflower oil for the frying.

[@Justafan333]

I was actually looking for a vegan version. You from Cardiff?

[@cliffcarlo180]

Don't worry as the chicken was also vegan.

[@amylonsdale4559]

For vegans and vegetarians you could possibly make a seitan substitute?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Close to Cardiff

[@abyssent]

whats the song name ?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

the song is "Could i be that someone" if you like it it's on Bandcamp, here's a link, thecreated.bandcamp.com/track/can-i-be-that-someone Or if you live in the uk get me your address and i'll send you a cd.

[@theintruder77]

Enjoyed the recipe and the end results but.........I could have done without the music in the background.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Sorry about that there is a link in the discription box to the same vid with low music.

[@BanoKictchen]

yummy

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

It was!

[@MsAngiesWorld]

😋 yummy!

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thank you

[@mrbillhicks]

Why aye man pet, looks as good as the ones from my local takeaway...

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

ta mate

[@abbeyk4504]

I don't have rice wine. Can I use something else?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Sherry, wine or water

[@Nob0und5YTshorts]

What is the reason for 'second frying' them? Can't you just fry them for a bit longer the first time round?

[@BigDaddy-qe4wl]

by adding a few at a time you're avoiding the chicken balls from sticking to each other once they got that golden light brown color she adds all them together now they aint gonna stick

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Hi Scott, your comment got me thinking. Daphne comment is one reason, also I know double frying makes the chicken balls more crispy, but why. This is what i found on the internet "as moisture in the middle of the food drifts to the surface when the food cools; making the surface gets soggy again. Double frying helps to get rid of this moisture

[@missstormchaser1]

Instead of tomato sauce try sugar melted with water and cider vinegar with red food dye for the true texture and taste 😋

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

that sounds interesting!

[@mariepovey4877]

Great recipe and video. Shame about the music.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Sorry for that

[@gatovillano7009]

wow, that is really easy =)

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

it is thanks

[@graemebrown1191]

Nice✌✌. New sub

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thanks and welcome

[@robertmorley3609]

Yehi da!

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thank you

[@chelseamarsolais8320]

Can you use tofu or some kind of plant-based fake chicken , I miss eating these but I've been vegetarian for 2 years and I'm never going back

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Hi, i've never tried tofu this way, but i have a Veg Manchurian recipe in the pipeline you might like, and you could serve them with the sweet and sour sauce.

[@ericacuevas2301]

no that's insane and you're insane for saying that. can you use tofu? WELL CAN YOU?! HOLY SHIT CHELSEA WHAT DO YOU THINK?! CAN YOU USE TOFU TO MAKE BATTERED CHICKEN HMMM

[@stopgotdamndeletingmycomme8642]

@@ericacuevas2301 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@misc.endeavours8343]

@Chelsea Marsolais I've just made crispy tofu bites with Rough Diamond's batter - perfect result.

[@crazycressy7986]

Use lemonade instead of water ,what i use for my battered onion rings

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

sound like a good idea

[@crazycressy7986]

@@roughdiamondrecipes2004 or beer works as well

[@shaunowen2885]

though, where is the ingrediant list for the batter? novice cook here so....yeah

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Hi there, the batter ingrediants are the last two listed.. 350g flour 3 tbsp oil. Hope that helps.

[@cliffcarlo180]

@0.48

[@normalorenzo5757]

Great but you show your list of ingredients quite fast.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Sorry for that but there is a list in the description box. hope that helps

[@davidhall8049]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Thanks

[@damlakacmaz8743]

I hated the song but recipe looks amazing 😋

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

there's another video uploaded with less music take a look at that one

[@debraharris879]

I thought pineapple or at least the juice was used for the sauce.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

I've seen pineapple used in sweet and sour sauce to Debra, but this is the easiest way i found to make it. Maybe i'll try doing a version using pineapple. Thanks

[@ВалариПетровский]

Always a ton nicer with pineapple juice.

[@misc.endeavours8343]

@@ВалариПетровский Pineapple juice is standard I think, but this version from Rough Diamond is still really good and a lifesaver if you don't happen to have anything pineapply at home!

[@michelle81477]

❤️💕

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

thank you

[@flogischDE]

Song name :P?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

"Could I be that someone" by The Created

[@yaa7936]

Delicious....😵😵😭

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

glad you liked it

[@cliffcarlo180]

Potato starch will give a much better flavour compared to bland corn starch/flour

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

I'll try that, good idea

[@stefincanada]

I need to make these. they don't make proper chinese food where I live

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Give them a go my kids love them

[@rosepearl7092]

The music is too distracting

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

it was one of my early vids so i was learning.

[@dazza1825]

Great, but must cut out the music....I found it very hard to hear what you was saying properly....ty.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Yes it was one of my first vids and i didn't get the balance of the sound right, but i intend re making this vid soon.Thanks for the comment

[@adhmadbilal8814]

Didn’t say which flour you use

[@cliffcarlo180]

@0.48 self-raising flour

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

self raising

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Ta

[@garethca007]

A music video

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Yes we did have the volume a bit high

[@PandaHead602]

This is what they have at the Buffett I don’t want the sauce just the chicken batter

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

me too

[@whysosweaty144]

Chickens have balls?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

suppose they must have...

[@michaelgoulston1737]

Yep big hairy ones

[@rhether]

This will be a lot safer making my own than going to Chinese restaurants. The Chinese restaurants in my area all use frozen premade chicken balls. They are horrible and cheap

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

Glad you liked it.

[@rhether]

@@roughdiamondrecipes2004 Best chicken balls in the world.

[@theloveablewolfuwu2163]

Who here after watching piraharoni?

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

I don't understand, but thanks for the comment

[@PUREGAMINGDNA]

Ditch the music

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

See description box for link to the video with less music

[@larryroyovitz7829]

Might be a good video if the obnoxious music didn't drown you out.

[@roughdiamondrecipes2004]

See discription box below for the link to an updated video.