HOW TO MAKE FISH BALL | SIERRA LEONE FISH BALL | FISH BALL

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned fish is often less expensive.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide fiber and are a healthier binder.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with less cost; bell peppers add flavor without spice.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often more affordable.

Ask the seller to remove the bones from the mackerel fish.

Wash the chili pepper and onion.

Blend the chili pepper and onion together in a food processor.

Add the washed fish to the food processor and blend until well combined, but do not over-blend.

Add peanut butter to the mixture and blend for a few seconds.

Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl.

Add seasoning cubes and salt to taste, being careful not to add too much salt.

Form the mixture into balls of desired size.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot until hot.

Fry the fish balls in the hot oil until golden brown.

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