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.

Fish Ball Fiesta (鱼蛋狂欢)

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

  1. In a bowl, mix the fish paste, cornstarch, egg, salt, sugar, and white pepper until well combined.
  2. Shape the fish paste mixture into small balls and set aside.
  3. In a pot, bring the chicken broth and ginger slices to a boil.
  4. Gently drop the fish balls into the boiling broth and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the fish balls float to the surface.
  5. Stir in the chopped green onions and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. 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