Fried Cuttlefish Balls

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 skewers

  • Calories

    11 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Fried Cuttlefish Balls

These fried cuttlefish balls are a must-try snack—ones that I particularly enjoyed eating, especially when dipped in a spicy condiment. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and ready in just 15 minutes—what’s not to love?

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 cuttlefish balls store bought
  • oil for deep-frying
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce I recommend Lingham's Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sesame seeds
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Instructions

  1. Defrost the cuttlefish balls, then rinse them and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat oil in a wok for deep-frying or use a deep fryer. Deep-fry the cuttlefish balls until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cuttlefish balls and drain excess oil on paper towels.
  3. Skewer three cuttlefish balls onto each bamboo skewer, drizzle with chili sauce, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Most frozen cuttlefish balls in Asian markets here in the U.S. are loaded with flour, which makes them less chewy and they puff up way bigger once fried. I personally prefer the BEST brand cuttlefish balls—they’re nice and springy with that perfect QQ texture!
  • I stick to a neutral oil, like vegetable or canola oil, as it doesn’t overpower the flavor of the cuttlefish
  • I always fry in batches so the oil stays hot. If you crowd the pan, the cuttlefish balls won’t stay crispy.
  • I make sure the oil is hot enough (about 350°F or 175°C) before I start frying. If the oil’s too cold, they’ll soak up oil; too hot, and they’ll burn.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4skewers Calories 11kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 112mg (5%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 62IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 11 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4skewers
Calories 11kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 62IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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