Photograph of the finished Fried Fish Balls

Vietnam · Cá viên chiên

Fried Fish Balls

35 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Fish balls Fish balls 2.6 lb
  • Photograph of Cornstarch Cornstarch 4.9 oz
  • Photograph of Oil Oil 4 ¾ cups
  • Photograph of Thai sweet chili sauce Thai sweet chili sauce 8.5 oz
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 16 cloves
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.4 oz
  • Photograph of Spring onion Spring onion 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Lime Lime 2
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 8

Method

  1. 1 Pat each piece of fish dry, then make a small cut on each piece.
  2. 2 The slit is made to prevent the tablet from exploding when it comes into contact with hot oil.
  3. 3 Coat the surface of the balls with a very thin layer of cornstarch to ensure they are dry.
  4. 4 Fry in oil at 170 degrees for 4 minutes until the pieces puff up and turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Sauté minced garlic separately, then mix it with sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and chopped chilies.
  6. 6 Toss the fish balls in the sauce for 20 seconds, then sprinkle with pepper and green onions.

With an appliance

  • Air fryer 30 min

    Replace step 4: spray oil evenly, then steam in a hot air pot at 190 degrees for 10 minutes, shaking the basket at minute 6.

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