Sweet and Sour Asian Fish Balls
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Sweet and Sour Asian Fish Balls
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A quick and easy recipe for Asian fish balls served with homemade sweet and sour sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or snack to share!
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Ingredients
- 10 oz fish fillet cod, seabass, salmon etc, steamed and flaked
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 2 cups ciabatta bread off the crust cubed
- milk for soaking
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ clove garlic finely minced
- all purpose flour
- ⅓ teaspoon orange zest optional
- ⅓ teaspoon grated ginger optional
- 1 tablespoon spring onion chopped, to serve
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted, to serve
- vegetable oil
For the sweet & sour sauce:
- 1 cup sugar
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- a splash of sriracha
- ¼ cup warm water
- ¼ cup cornstarch
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Instructions
- For the sweet & sour sauce:
- Put all ingredients (besides water & cornstarch) into a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
- In a small cup, dissolve corn starch into water. Stir into the sauce and simmer for 5 mins, until thickened enough. If you want it runny, add a little more of pineapple juice. Set aside when ready.
- For the fish balls:
- Soak the bread cubes into the milk for 5 mins. Squeeze the bread out of milk and transfer into a large bowl.
- Add garlic, parsley, flaked fish, egg , breadcrumbs and a pinch of flour. If you like add some orange zest and grated ginger. Mix until combined and season.
- Shape the fish mixture into small balls. Arrange a plate with some flour and evenly coat each fish balls.
- Heat 1-inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan and when hot, add the fish balls in and cook them until they get a golden color. You can also arrange the fishballs on a tray, brush with oil and bake for 15 min or until cooked through at 170°C/350°F.
- Drain on kitchen paper and transfer into a bowl. Pour some sweet&sour sauce and mix until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with spring onion and sesame seeds, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
643mg
(27%)
Potassium
301mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
53g
(106%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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