INDONESIAN FOOD | OTAK2 GORENG BANGKA - FISH BALL CAKES

fish fillet

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

tapioca starch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, and cornstarch is often less expensive.

kaffir lime leaves

🥗Healthier: lime zest

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Lime zest adds a similar citrus flavor, while lemon zest is more accessible.

Clean & rinse the fish with cold water before cutting, then filet the fish.

Use a spoon to scrape the meat from both sides of the fish to get as much fish meat as possible.

In a food processor, place the fish meat with water and blend until smooth.

Transfer the blended fish to a medium bowl, add the rest of the ingredients, and mix with your hands until well combined.

Preheat a frying pot with cooking oil over medium heat until hot.

Use two spoons to scoop the fish ball batter and drop them one by one into the hot oil.

Fry the fish ball cakes until golden brown on both sides, around 6-7 minutes depending on your stove.

Once golden brown, remove and serve with your favorite sauces.

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