Horse Mackerel Tsumire (Fishballs) For Toddlers on Solids

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   Fillet the fish, and remove the skin and bones.

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   Or better yet, ask your local fishmonger to fillet the fish for you!

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   This is an easy way to remove the small bones: Remove the skin, then cut alongside the bones on both sides.

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   Alternatively, leave on the skin, cut the fish, then scoop out the flesh with a spoon.

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   Mince the fish with a knife, then sprinkle on 1 teaspoon of katakuriko.

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   I used 1 teaspoon per cut of fish (about 50 g each).

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   Roll each portion into a small ball about 5 g each.

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   I was able to yield 10 balls from 50 g of minced fish.

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   The smaller the dumpling, the easier they are to cook through.

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    Feel free to shape into desired sizes (just be sure to thoroughly cook them through).

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    Put the dumplings into boiling water.

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    When the dumplings float to the top, they are ready.

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    Scoop them out and serve.

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    These can also be frozen!

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    Put them in a storage container, cool, then freeze.

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    (They should be consumed within about a week.)

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