Low Carb Asian-Style Fishballs
Discover the perfect guilt-free indulgence with these Low Carb Asian-Style Fishballs, a flavorful twist on a classic favorite! Made with tender white fish fillets like cod or tilapia, these bite-sized delights are blended with aromatic scallions, ginger, and sesame oil, creating a savory and fragrant profile. Coconut flour adds a low-carb touch while keeping the texture light and delicate. Simmered gently in a broth infused with fish sauce, these fishballs are both tender and bursting with Asian-inspired umami flavor. Quick to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes, they make a versatile dish that can be served in a comforting soup, as a healthy appetizer, or alongside your favorite dipping sauce. Perfect for low-carb and gluten-free diets, this recipe is an irresistible combination of easy, wholesome, and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia), skinless and boneless
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Scallions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons Coconut flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 500 milliliters Water
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
Instructions
1. Chop the white fish fillets into small pieces and place them in a food processor.
2. Add the egg, finely chopped scallions, grated ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the food processor.
3. Pulse the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste.
4. Transfer the fish mixture to a bowl and add the coconut flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
5. With wet hands, form the fish mixture into small balls, roughly 1 inch in diameter.
6. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the fish sauce.
7. Gently drop the fishballs into the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer.
8. Cook the fishballs for about 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
9. Remove the fishballs with a slotted spoon and drain any excess water.
10. Serve the fishballs immediately with a side of low-carb dipping sauce or in a light broth of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 3163 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 367 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.
