CHINESE FRIED FISH BALL RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• We'll start by finely mincing our tilapia. Beat it down with the blunt edge of our knife to flatten it. Repeat this 1-2 more times to tenderize the fish. We want this to be as tender and paste-like as possible.
• Just like our fish, we'll finely mince our shrimp.
• With the blunt side of our knife, spatula, paddle, etc, we'll mix the tilapia and shrimp together, and flatten it. Make sure to do this thoroughly.
• We'll finely chop some cilantro, green onion.
• Mix salt, sugar, white pepper, chicken bouillon, egg, cornstarch in a bowl.
• Add the fish paste and greens to the bowl, and mix thoroughly for 2-3 minutes.
• This is a traditional technique - we'll take clumps of fish paste and slam it down on the bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

Steps:

• Combine water, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, salt, pepper, and eggs in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
• Place bread in a food processor; pulse 5 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Add 2 tablespoons egg mixture, fish, parsley, and garlic; process until a thick dough forms. Shape dough into 16 (1-inch) balls.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge fish balls in flour and dip in remaining egg mixture. Add fish balls to pan; sauté 10 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning frequently.
• Combine 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and cocktail sauce. Serve with fish balls.