Fish Ball Fiesta (鱼蛋狂欢)
鱼蛋狂欢 (Fish Ball Fiesta) is a popular street food in Hong Kong, known for its savory fish balls and flavorful broth. This recipe will guide you through making your own delicious fish ball dish at home.
Ingredients
- 500g fish paste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2-3 slices ginger
- 2-3 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the fish paste, cornstarch, egg, salt, sugar, and white pepper until well combined.
- Shape the fish paste mixture into small balls and set aside.
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth and ginger slices to a boil.
- Gently drop the fish balls into the boiling broth and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the fish balls float to the surface.
- Stir in the chopped green onions and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the fish balls and broth from heat and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Pot Bowl Spoon
Tools
Cutting board Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the fish balls with a side of steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a dash of soy sauce or a sprinkle of white pepper to the broth before serving.
Cost
$10