Laotian Fish Balls Recipe

Name: Laotian Fish Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb white fish fillet; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 3 red chilies, seeded and finely chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons lemongrass, finely chopped, white part only; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 spring onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons coriander, fresh leaves, chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons rice flour; oil, for frying; 1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

1 lb white fish fillet
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons lemongrass, finely chopped, white part only
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 spring onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons coriander, fresh leaves, chopped
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons rice flour
oil, for frying
1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve

1
Finely chop the fish fillets.
2
Place the fish and fish sauce in a bowl and mix to combine.
3
Add the chiles, lemon grass, garlic, spring onion, and coriander and mix well.
4
Add the egg and rice flour and mix until thoroughly combined.
5
WIth slightly damp hands, make small balls from the mixture, each with diameter of approximately 1 1/4 inches.
6
Heat the oil in a deep-sided frying pan or deep fryer; add the fish balls in 2 batches and fry over medium heat until holder.
7
Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
8
Sprinkle coriandr over the fish balls and serve with lemon wedges.

250

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb white fish fillet, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 3 red chilies, seeded and finely chopped, 1 ½ teaspoons lemongrass, finely chopped, white part only, and more.

Yes, Laotian Fish Balls falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Laotian Fish Balls

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