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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?
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 skewers
Calories: 11 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Defrost the cuttlefish balls, then rinse them and pat dry with paper towels.
- 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.
- Skewer three cuttlefish balls onto each bamboo skewer, drizzle with chili sauce, and serve immediately.
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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
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
% 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.