Sugar-Free Sotong Ball
Elevate your seafood game with this delightful and healthy Sugar-Free Sotong Ball recipe, perfect for those seeking a guilt-free, flavor-packed treat. Crafted with fresh squid and shrimp, these homemade sotong balls are tender, juicy, and bursting with umami. The recipe uses natural ingredients like garlic, scallions, and sesame oil to create an aromatic profile without relying on processed sugars. Tapioca or cornstarch adds a light, springy texture, making every bite irresistible. Ready in just 30 minutes, these sotong balls are gently simmered to perfection and can be served on their own or paired with a sugar-free dipping sauce for a harmonious flavor experience. Whether for a family meal or party appetizer, this easy and nutritious recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Fresh squid (cleaned and chopped)
- 100 g Fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 large Egg white
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks Scallions (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp White pepper powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Tapioca starch or cornstarch
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Cold water
Instructions
Place the cleaned and chopped squid and shrimp into a food processor. Pulse until you achieve a smooth paste.
Transfer the squid and shrimp paste to a mixing bowl. Add the egg white, minced garlic, chopped scallions, white pepper powder, salt, tapioca starch or cornstarch, sesame oil, and cold water.
Using your hands or a spatula, mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and sticky in texture. This ensures the mixture holds together when forming the balls.
Lightly wet your hands with water and shape the mixture into small golf ball-sized sotong balls. Place them on a plate or tray lined with parchment paper.
Heat a pot of water or fish stock over medium heat until it comes to a gentle simmer. Avoid boiling the water to prevent the sotong balls from breaking apart.
Carefully drop the sotong balls into the simmering water in batches. Cook them for about 4-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are firm to the touch.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked sotong balls and transfer them to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining batches.
Serve the sotong balls hot on their own, or with your favorite sugar-free dipping sauce, such as a soy-vinegar dip. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1360 mg | 453% | |
| Sodium | 2830 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 106.7 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1648 mg | 35% | |
*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.
