Classic Chinese Fish Balls
Ingredients:
- 500g white fish fillets (like cod or sea bream), boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fish: Cut the fish fillets into small pieces and place them in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Mix the Ingredients: Add the cornstarch, egg white, salt, sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, white pepper, water, green onions, and garlic to the food processor. Blend until well combined.
- Form the Balls: Wet your hands to prevent sticking and form the mixture into small balls.
- Cook the Balls: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and drop the fish balls in. Cook until they float to the surface and are firm, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy these unctuous balls in a soup, as a snack with dipping sauce, or in a stir-fry.
Thai Fish Balls
Ingredients:
- 500g white fish fillets (like tilapia or sea bream), boneless and skinless
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup green beans, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fish: Place the fish fillets in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Mix the Ingredients: Add the curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, egg, and sugar to the food processor. Blend until well combined. Stir in the green beans and cilantro by hand.
- Form the Balls: Wet your hands to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Cook the Balls: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fish balls until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Serve with a tan sweet chili sauce or as part of a Thai meal.
Filipino Fish Balls
Ingredients:
- 500g white fish fillets (like bangus or tilapia), boneless and skinless
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fish: Place the fish fillets in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Mix the Ingredients: Add the egg, flour, garlic, onion, fish sauce, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. Blend until well combined.
- Form the Balls: Wet your hands to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into small balls.
- Cook the Balls: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fish balls until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Serve these little beauties with a sweet and sour sauce or as street food with a vinegar-based dipping sauce.
These recipes offer a variety of flavours and cooking methods, so you can enjoy these fish delights in different styles depending on your taste preferences.
