Sotong Ball
Dive into the irresistible world of seafood with this easy and flavorful Sotong Ball recipe, perfect for an appetizer or snack. Made with fresh squid blended into a creamy paste and seasoned with aromatic garlic, onion, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, these bite-sized delights are rolled with a hint of flour and cornstarch for a light, crisp exterior. Deep-fried to golden perfection, Sotong Balls boast a tender, savory center that pairs beautifully with any dipping sauce of your choice. Ready in under 40 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for both casual gatherings and festive occasions. Whether you're a seafood lover or curious to try something new, these squid balls will add a delightful twist to your recipe repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh squid
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 large egg
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 500 milliliters oil
Instructions
Clean the fresh squid thoroughly under running water. Remove the head, ink sac, and cartilage, then peel off the skin. Chop the squid into small pieces.
Peel and mince the garlic and onion. Peel and finely grate the ginger.
In a food processor, add the chopped squid, minced garlic, onion, and ginger, and pulse until a smooth paste forms.
Transfer the squid paste to a mixing bowl. Add the egg, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch to the bowl.
Season the mixture with salt, white pepper, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix everything well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
With damp hands, roll the mixture into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Once the oil reaches 350°F (or 175°C), carefully add the sotong balls in batches. Fry for about 3-5 minutes or until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the sotong balls from the oil, draining them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Serve hot as an appetizer or snack, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.0 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 338 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 432 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.
