Cuttlefish Balls
Dive into the irresistible taste of homemade **Cuttlefish Balls**, a seafood delight that adds a delicious twist to your appetizer menu. Made from fresh cuttlefish blended into a smooth paste and mixed with vibrant flavors like ginger, green onions, and sesame oil, these bite-sized morsels are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Lightly seasoned with white pepper and fried to golden perfection, they’re an excellent choice for seafood lovers looking to recreate restaurant-quality flavors at home. Perfect as a snack, party appetizer, or part of an Asian-inspired meal, these cuttlefish balls pair wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauce. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh cuttlefish
- 30 grams cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons green onions
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 500 milliliters vegetable oil
Instructions
Clean the cuttlefish by removing the skin and internal organs. Wash thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
Chop the cuttlefish into small pieces and place in a food processor. Pulse until it forms a fine paste.
Transfer the cuttlefish paste into a bowl. Gradually add cornstarch, baking powder, water, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the paste is smooth.
Add white pepper, grated ginger, chopped green onions, and sesame oil to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
Using wet hands, take about a tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a small ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 160°C (320°F).
Carefully add the cuttlefish balls in batches, frying each batch for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the cuttlefish balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately with dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.3 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 73.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1307 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 353 mg | 8% | |
*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.
