Asian-Style Fishballs
Transform your kitchen into a street food haven with these irresistible Asian-Style Fishballs, a savory delight that’s packed with bold flavors and a beautifully light texture. Made from fresh white fish fillets, these fishballs are blended with cornstarch, egg whites, and aromatic seasonings like sesame oil, white pepper, and garlic for a perfectly smooth and sticky paste. With optional scallions for an extra burst of freshness, these golden gems are deep-fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior that gives way to tender, flavorful bites. Ready in under an hour, they make an ideal appetizer, snack, or a complementary addition to soups and noodle dishes. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe brings an authentic taste of Asia to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh white fish fillets (e.g., cod or haddock)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Chopped scallions (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Clean the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Cut the fish fillets into small pieces and place them in a food processor.
Add the cornstarch, egg white, salt, white pepper, and sugar to the food processor.
Pulse the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste, slowly adding the cold water to achieve a sticky but firm texture.
If using, mix in the chopped scallions and minced garlic using a spatula.
Lightly oil your hands and shape the fish paste into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat until it reaches 180°C (356°F).
Carefully drop the fishballs into the hot oil in batches, frying them for 4-5 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
Remove the fishballs with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.
Serve the fishballs hot with your choice of dipping sauce, or add them to soups or noodle dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.7 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 567 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
