Hoisin Salmon Meatballs in Asian Broth
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Hoisin Salmon Meatballs in Asian Broth
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Hoisin salmon meatballs sit in a delicate Asian-style broth flavored with ginger, five spice, and lime leaves. The salmon mince is blended with hoisin, soy sauce, and fresh coriander then formed into meatballs that cook gently in a broth with enoki mushrooms and red bell pepper. The broth adjusts with black vinegar, lemon juice, and hoisin to balance flavors before serving with extra coriander and chili.
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Hoisin salmon meatballs in Asian broth features minced salmon combined with hoisin sauce, five spice powder, soy sauce, ginger, and fresh coriander to form small meatballs. These cook gently in a simmering chicken stock infused with sliced onions, red bell pepper, and lime leaves, imparting Asian aromatics and brightness. Enoki mushrooms are added near the end to contribute a delicate texture resembling noodles. The broth is seasoned further with black vinegar, lemon juice, and additional hoisin for a balanced, tangy-sweet flavor. The dish is typically served with extra fresh coriander and chopped chili for a fresh and mildly spicy finish.
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Ingredients
- 500 gm salmon Chopped salmon fillet, mince
- 20 ml hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon five spice powder
- 20 ml soy sauce light soy not the dark heavy one
- 1 Tablespoon ginger grated
- 2 Tablespoons Coriander chopped, fresh
- 40 ml neutral cooking oil plain, generic cooking oil
- 100 gm onion sliced into strips
- 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced ( about 1/2 cup, red capsicum
- 1 litre chicken stock unsalted
- 20 ml black vinegar Chinkiang variety
- 20 ml soy sauce
- 20 ml lemon juice to taste, approx 1 tablespoon
- 150 gm enoki mushrooms 1 packet
- 5 leaves lime This gives an amazing flavour but if you don't have them use a little lemon juice
Instructions
- Put the salmon mince into a bowl with the 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, five spice, soy, ginger coriander into a bowl and combine. Stir around with your hands and form into walnut sized balls. Set aside in the refrigerator till needed.
- Heat a medium sized pot (that will hold all the ingredients) and add the oil. Then add the onion and sweat a little till softened. Add the stock, capsicum and lime leaves and bring to a simmer. Add the salmon balls a couple at a time. Let the stock simmer gently so the salmon balls begin to turn a opaque.
- Cut the bottom from the enokii mushrooms and break into strands like noodles. Add to the pot. Stir and taste. Don't let it boil.
- The Salmon balls will take only 7-8 minutes to cook.
- Remove the Salmon balls from the soup and divide between 2 plates.
- Taste the broth and add extra lemon, Chinkiang black vinegar and hoisin to suit your taste.
- Serve with extra coriander and chopped chilli.
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