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Homemade Fishball Recipe

Homemade Fishball Recipe

This Homemade Fishball Recipe is all you need to start a Filipino streetfood cart business. The ingredients are cheap and easily available. Make this staple food either for your business or to satisfy your craving.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: fishball philippines, homemade fishball
Servings: 12
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Jenalyn Rose Forbes

Ingredients

  • 500 g fish fillet
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 stalks spring onion chopped
  • ¾ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 cups cooking oil for frying

For the Dipping Sauce

  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over meat heat, boil 1 ½ cup water then add the fish fillet. Let it cook for 10-15 minutes or until the fish is no longer pink. Remove from the pan, drain excess liquid and allow to cool.
  • Using a food processor, pulse the fish fillet until smooth. Add the onion, garlic, spring onion, salt, sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add the water and process again until well combined. The mixture should be homogenous but not too watery. Remove from the food processor and transfer it in a bowl.
  • In a pan over medium heat, add the cooking oil and wait until the oil is hot enough. Scoop 1-2 tbsp of the fish mixture, shape into a ball. Gently drop the fishball one by one and deep-fry for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden brown. Do not overcrowd the fishball in the pan to ensure that they are cook evenly. Remove the fish balls into the pan and arrange 4-5 pieces in each skewer.
  • To make the dipping sauce, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. pour the water, soy sauce and vinegar. Bring to boil then add the onion, garlic, sugar and cornstrach (diluted in ¼ cup water). Let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
  • Enjoy your homemade fish ball with sweet soy dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg