Homemade Fish Balls 

Equipment

• Cooking Pan
• Saucepan
• Food Processor optional

Ingredients

Fish Ball Ingredients

• 500 g (1.1 lbs) fish fillet, (cream dory, mackerel, tilapia)
• 1 pc medium-sized onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 2 cups cooking oil, for frying

Dipping Sauce Ingredients

• 1 head garlic, minced
• 1 pc medium-sized onion, chopped
• 4 pcs chili peppers, chopped
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 ½ cup water

Instructions

Fish Ball Instructions

1. In a cooking pan, pour in enough water and add in the fish fillet. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the fish is slightly cooked.
2. Using a food processor, grind the fish fillet, onions, and garlic until smooth. (for alternate step, see notes above)
3. In a mixing bowl, add in the fish fillet mixture, salt, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Mix until well-blended. The mixture must be smooth and homogenous.
4. Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and then shape into balls. Repeat for the rest of the ingredients.
5. In a cooking pan or deep fryer, pour in and heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
6. Add in the fish balls. Cook for 3 to ⁠5 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Skewer 4 to 6 pieces and transfer to a serving tray or serving plate. Serve with the dipping sauce and enjoy!

Dipping Sauce Instructions

1. In a saucepan, pour in the water, soy sauce, vinegar, and add in the onion, garlic, chili peppers, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until well-blended.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce thickens. Let it cool.
3. Transfer to a container and serve with fish balls. Enjoy!