Low Fat Sotong Ball
Elevate your seafood game with this delightful recipe for Low Fat Sotong Balls, a healthier spin on a beloved classic. Made with fresh squid, egg white, and a touch of cornstarch, these tender and flavorful squid balls boast a light texture and bold umami-rich taste, thanks to seasonings like garlic, spring onions, low-sodium soy sauce, and sesame oil. Packed with protein and low in fat, the recipe offers versatile cooking options: steam for a delicate finish or lightly pan-fry for a hint of golden crispiness. Perfect as a nutritious appetizer or a wholesome snack, serve them warm alongside your favorite dipping sauces—be it spicy chili or sweet plum—for a truly irresistible treat. Simple to prepare in just 35 minutes, this dish is bound to become a go-to for health-conscious seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Fresh squid (cleaned and chopped)
- 1 large Egg white
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks Spring onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Low sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 tsp White pepper
- 0.5 tsp Sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Cold water
- 1 tsp Neutral oil (for light pan frying or steaming)
Instructions
Rinse the cleaned squid thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Chop the squid into smaller pieces for easier processing.
In a food processor, combine the chopped squid, egg white, cornstarch, garlic, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and cold water. Blend until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as necessary.
Transfer the squid mixture to a bowl and gently fold in the finely chopped spring onions.
Using wet hands, scoop out a small portion of the mixture and roll it into a ball approximately 1 inch in diameter. Repeat until all the mixture is used (it should make about 20-25 sotong balls).
To cook via steaming: Arrange the sotong balls in a single layer on a steaming tray lined with parchment paper. Steam over high heat for 7-8 minutes or until firm and fully cooked through.
To cook via light pan-frying: Heat 1 teaspoon of neutral oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sotong balls and cook, turning occasionally, for about 6-8 minutes or until golden brown on the outside and cooked through inside.
Serve the low-fat sotong balls warm with your choice of dipping sauce, such as chili sauce or plum sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 699 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 387 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.6 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 907 mg | 19% | |
*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.
