Soy-Free Sotong Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Soy-Free Sotong Balls, a flavorful twist on classic seafood delights! Packed with freshly ground squid and prawns, these golden-brown treats boast a perfect balance of tender texture and savory taste without the need for soy-based ingredients. Enhanced by the subtle hints of garlic, fish sauce, and a touch of white pepper, the mixture is effortlessly shaped into bite-sized balls before deep-frying to crispy perfection. Ready in just 35 minutes, these versatile sotong balls can be enjoyed as a crowd-pleasing starter, paired with your favorite dipping sauce, or added to soups and stir-fry dishes for extra flair. Perfect for allergy-conscious diners, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking soy-free seafood options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh squid
- 200 grams Prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Potato starch
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 Egg white
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon White pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Clean the fresh squid thoroughly. Remove the skin, tentacles, and any internal organs. Pat dry with paper towels.
Chop the squid and prawns into small pieces. Place them into a food processor along with the garlic clove and pulse until you get a smooth paste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the squid and prawn paste with potato starch, egg white, fish sauce, salt, white pepper, and cold water. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes sticky and smooth.
Prepare a small bowl of water to keep your hands wet during shaping. With wet hands, shape the mixture into small balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
Carefully drop the sotong balls into the hot oil in small batches, ensuring they don’t overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until they turn golden brown and float to the surface.
Remove the sotong balls with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve hot as an appetizer with dipping sauce or use them in soups and stir-fry dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 507.4 g | 651% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.4 g | 367% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1555 mg | 518% | |
| Sodium | 2943 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 130.5 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.6 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1879 mg | 40% | |
*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.
