Homemade Fish Balls

AuthorLe-ThermiqueCategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time1 hr 30 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time1 hr 35 mins
INGREDIENTS :
(A)
 500 g mackerel fish fillets, no skin
 1 tbsp cooking wine (omit for halal)
(B)
 200 g ice water
 ½ tsp ground pepper
 2 tsp salt
(C)
 2 eggs white , Mid size
 1 tbsp cornstarch
 1 tbsp water
 2 tsp sesame oil
PREPARATIONS :
1

- Cut the head and tails off and then separate the fish into two fillets. Use s scoop to scoop off the meat. Save the head and tails. They can be used to cook a fish stock.

- Pre-frozen the fish for 1 hour until well chilled.

- Prepare 200g ice water.

COOKING METHODS :
2

(A)

- Place fish meat and cooking wine into the mixing jar and blend.
- Select preset mode R - “SMOOTHIE “ Auto Settings Timer : 30 Seconds / Speed: 10

*Caution: lock the measuring cup.

- Scrape down jar.

3

(B)

- Add in ice water , salt and pepper. Blend
- Select preset mode R - “SMOOTHIE “ Auto Settings Timer : 30 Seconds / Speed: 10

Notes: The water amount is very much depending on the type and freshness of your fish. It is better to start with the lower level of 200g.

4

(C)

- Mix cornstarch with water
- Add cornstarch mixture, sesame oil and eggs white in the mixing jar to combine.

Settings: Timer: 4 Minutes / Speed 3 / Temperature : 120°C

5

Testing the fish paste:

- Prepare a high cup with enough water, use a small scoop and take out a small amount of fish paste out. Dip to the water and see whether it floats on surface. If yes, continue the next step. If no, continue blending the mixture with Select preset mode R - “SMOOTHIE “ Auto Settings Timer : 30 Seconds / Speed: 10

6

Shape the fish balls:

- Prepare a large bowl with enough cold water and a small cup of clear water for wetting the scoop.
- Wet your hand (or wear gloves) then put a handful of fish paste into your palm. Make a fist and squeeze the paste upward towards your thumb.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the fish ball into ice cold water. Continue to do fish balls until all done.

7

- Soak the fish balls in the ice water for 1 hour to make them more elastic. You can cook them immediately or fridge them with water up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.2g10%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 1240mg52%
Potassium 160mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 9.6g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 7.8g16%

Calcium 1%
Iron 6%
Vitamin D 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS :
(A)
 500 g mackerel fish fillets, no skin
 1 tbsp cooking wine (omit for halal)
(B)
 200 g ice water
 ½ tsp ground pepper
 2 tsp salt
(C)
 2 eggs white , Mid size
 1 tbsp cornstarch
 1 tbsp water
 2 tsp sesame oil

Directions

PREPARATIONS :
1

- Cut the head and tails off and then separate the fish into two fillets. Use s scoop to scoop off the meat. Save the head and tails. They can be used to cook a fish stock.

- Pre-frozen the fish for 1 hour until well chilled.

- Prepare 200g ice water.

COOKING METHODS :
2

(A)

- Place fish meat and cooking wine into the mixing jar and blend.
- Select preset mode R - “SMOOTHIE “ Auto Settings Timer : 30 Seconds / Speed: 10

*Caution: lock the measuring cup.

- Scrape down jar.

3

(B)

- Add in ice water , salt and pepper. Blend
- Select preset mode R - “SMOOTHIE “ Auto Settings Timer : 30 Seconds / Speed: 10

Notes: The water amount is very much depending on the type and freshness of your fish. It is better to start with the lower level of 200g.

4

(C)

- Mix cornstarch with water
- Add cornstarch mixture, sesame oil and eggs white in the mixing jar to combine.

Settings: Timer: 4 Minutes / Speed 3 / Temperature : 120°C

5

Testing the fish paste:

- Prepare a high cup with enough water, use a small scoop and take out a small amount of fish paste out. Dip to the water and see whether it floats on surface. If yes, continue the next step. If no, continue blending the mixture with Select preset mode R - “SMOOTHIE “ Auto Settings Timer : 30 Seconds / Speed: 10

6

Shape the fish balls:

- Prepare a large bowl with enough cold water and a small cup of clear water for wetting the scoop.
- Wet your hand (or wear gloves) then put a handful of fish paste into your palm. Make a fist and squeeze the paste upward towards your thumb.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the fish ball into ice cold water. Continue to do fish balls until all done.

7

- Soak the fish balls in the ice water for 1 hour to make them more elastic. You can cook them immediately or fridge them with water up to 2 days.

Homemade Fish Balls

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