SPICY FRIED FISH BALLS
While eating in Kuala Lumpur food stalls, Zak Pelaccio, chef of Fatty Crab and 5 Ninth restaurants in Manhattan, first tried otak-otak, an intense, spicy mackerel paste. Although in Malaysia you'd usually find otak-otak steamed, he rolls it into balls and deep-fries them as a cocktail snack for 230 Fifth, a rooftop bar where he consults on the menu.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield About 40 fish balls
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make fish balls, pound shallots, chilies, lime leaves, turmeric, lemon grass, ground coriander and pepper to a paste in a mortar and pestle, or use a food processor. Transfer to bowl.
- In food processor, blend cod and mackerel to a smooth paste. Add eggs. Gradually pulse in aromatics and coconut milk, alternating ingredients, until incorporated. Pulse in rice flour until you can form paste into a ball.
- To make sauce, whisk remaining ingredients, other than oil and panko, in a bowl.
- In a saucepan or wok, heat 3 inches oil to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, grind panko in a food processor or mortar and pestle. Using wet hands, roll fish paste into 2-inch balls. Dip balls into panko and coat evenly. Fry, turning frequently, until golden brown all over, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Serve with dipping sauce.
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sabiha hussan
[email protected]These fish balls were amazing! I used a mix of cod and salmon and they were so flavorful. The sauce was also delicious. I served it with rice and a side of steamed vegetables. This recipe is a keeper!
Shajeel Ali
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish balls are always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful. I like to add a little bit of chopped green onion to the sauce for extra flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
M akhtar AKHTAR
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The fish balls are always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful. I like to serve it with rice and a side of steamed vegetables.
Adnan Amjad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved these fish balls. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Irfan Maqbool
[email protected]These fish balls were amazing! I used a mix of cod and salmon and they were so flavorful. The sauce was also delicious. I served it with rice and a side of steamed vegetables. This recipe is a keeper!
Waqar Majeed
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. The fish balls were crispy and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and a side of steamed vegetables. It was a hit with my family!
Saleem Siddiqui
[email protected]These fish balls were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I served it with rice and vegetables. My family loved it!
Sadik jillo
[email protected]I made these fish balls last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this dish again. Thanks for sharing!
Maria Torres
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The fish balls are always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful. I like to serve it with rice and a side of steamed vegetables. I highly recommend this recipe!
chika samuel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved these fish balls. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this dish again. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
felisha williamson
[email protected]These fish balls were amazing! I used a mix of cod and salmon and they were so flavorful. The sauce was also delicious. I served it with rice and a side of steamed vegetables. This recipe is a keeper!
Survivio Legend
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish balls are always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful. I like to add a little bit of chopped green onion to the sauce for extra flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
Afzaal Shakir
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The fish balls are always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful. I like to serve it with rice and a side of steamed vegetables.
Wisdom Chikezie
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved these fish balls. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Treasure Tjikuere
[email protected]These fish balls were amazing! I used a mix of cod and salmon and they were so flavorful. The sauce was also delicious. I served it with rice and a side of steamed vegetables.
Ovi roy Kallol
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish balls are always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful. I like to add a little bit of chopped green onion to the sauce for extra flavor.
Syed Sadeeq
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the fish balls turned out great. I used tilapia and it was perfect. The sauce was also very good. I served it with rice and vegetables.
Christine Fortune
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The fish balls were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this dish again.